ARCHAEOLOGISTS from San Marcos University dug a rubbish dump in Lima and have found a mummy thought to date back to ancient culture.
A team of Peruvian archaeologists from San Marcos University has revealed the remarkable discovery of a mummy dating back approximately 3,000 years.
Unearthed during an excavation in Lima, this find provides valuable insights into the pre-Hispanic era of the Andean Nation.
According to the report, the mummy, which was wrapped in cloth made from cotton and vegetable fiber, was removed from 8 tons of rubbish and was found alongside offerings and is thought to have been sacrificed during the construction of a temple.
Mummification was practiced by ancient cultures before the arrival of the Spaniards in Peru.
Archaeologist Miguel Aguilar believed that the mummy was from the Manchay culture, which thrived between 1500 and 1000 Before the Common Era (BCE).
This significant find offers a glimpse into the customs and beliefs of ancient Peruvian civilizations, enriching our understanding of the region’s historical heritage.
The Manchay lived in the area around the modern-day Peruvian Capital Lima from around 1,500 BC to 1,000 BC.
