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It's nearly 2 a.m., only four hours before the "Ampato Maiden" and artifacts found with her are scheduled to begin their two-day journey from Arequipa, Peru to Washington, D.C. for a widely publicized exhibit in the National Geographic Society's Explorers Hall.
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Carrier built and donated two identical |
Racing against time marked the project from the beginning.
In late January, Dale A. Petroskey, senior vice president of the National Geographic Society, said the Society hoped to bring the "Ampato Maiden" to the U.S. for an exhibit to coincide with the May publication of its magazine's article on the mummy.
" . . . but we lack the technical experience to provide the temperature and humidity conditions critical to preserving her, including her flesh and DNA, on the trip from Peru and while on display here at National Geographic," Petroskey wrote.
"The requirements are unique and require a special, custom-designed compartment. This is why we have sought the highly respected knowledge and expertise of Carrier."
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