"Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama"

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"Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama"
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Panamanian archaeologists uncovered a 1,200-year-old tomb in the Coclé Province filled with golden treasures and victims of human sacrifice, including circular gold plates, gold belts, and various jewelry items. The tomb, dedicated to a chief who died in his 30s, also contained the bodies of other individuals believed to have accompanied him to the afterlife. This discovery is significant due to its unique multiple and simultaneous burials, shedding light on ancient Panamanian burial practices.

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