What's Inside?

The Inca people of South America often placed their dead in a sitting position and wrapped them tightly with cord. The body was then packed with layers of fabric and offerings such as food, feathers, and shells. By the time everything was packed, wrapped, and tied, you couldn't really tell there was a human inside! To find the common name for this ancient surprise package, cross out all the letters W-R-A-P. Read the remaining letters from top to bottom and left to right.

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