Cueva de la Momia is an archaeological site located in the region of Ciudad Madera, in the Sirupa Canyon region, in the northwest of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is located at the foot of a very high cliff on the ravine of the Arroyo del Venado, shortly before it joins the Rio Chico; in the vicinity of the Huápoca Canyon, is a series of caves where a number of mummies were found. The site, on the Huápoca ravines in the Sierra Tarahumara, home of the Tarahumara or Rarámuri, not far from Ciudad Madera in the beautiful mountains of the Sierra Madre of Chihuahua State, the entrance of the cave was discovered in situ, the mummified body of an adult person, possibly female, in perfect state of conservation with surprising details such as skin, hair, nails, and even some teeth. The site received its name because it was said to contain several mummies. Which was entirely true, though there was vandals destruction, one could be saved in perfect conservation state. The cave has two levels; some archaeological remains can be seen. The top level was a housing complex. The mummy rests in a special Museum next to the "Real del Bosque" motel on the outskirts of Ciudad Madera, which was purpose-built by Captain Leal, owner of the motel. First Investigations In 1898, Norwegian Explorer Darl Lumbholtz, provided first notices about caves in the Madera region, in the north of Sierra Tarahumara. Discovered several sites, among them Cueva del Garabato (scribble), now known as Cuarenta Casas. Subsequently, several anthropologists and archaeologists briefly explored the region, focusing especially on the outskirts of Cuarenta Casas. Almost all of them published the results of their studies; H.A. Carey in 1931. E.B. Sayles in 1936 A.V. Kidder in 1939, R.H. Lister in 1946 & 1958 Eduardo Contreras in 1959 Arturo Guevara in 1986, David Pearson, Fernando Sánchez M. and D, Phillips in 1990. However, very little is known about the caves, exploration and systematic study is just starting up. The Madera Zone Madera was a sawmill that worked lumber extracted in the forests nearby; its greatest attractions are the ancient caves around the region, which served as room and shelter for inhabitants of the Paquimé culture, who built their homes within them. There are several Paquimé culture archaeological zones in the area of Madera municipality. The most important caves are: Huápoca Located 36 miles