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archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Priest's Tomb Unearthed in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to belong to an elite religious leader known as the "Priest of Pacopampa." The tomb, located in the highland archaeological zone of Pacopampa, contained the priest's remains along with decorated ceramic bowls and seals indicating ancient ritual body paint. The large size and peculiar positioning of the tomb, as well as the presence of a bone shaped into a tupu, suggest that the priest held a significant leadership role. The discovery is older than previously found tombs in the area and sheds light on ancient rituals and practices in Peru.

via CNN|
#ancient-rituals#archaeology#pacopampa
archaeology2 years ago

"Discovery of Ancient Priest's Tomb Unveiled in Northern Peru"

Archaeologists in northern Peru have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor an elite religious leader. Named the "Priest of Pacopampa," the tomb was covered with layers of ash and black earth and decorated with ceramic bowls. Two seals found on the tomb indicated the use of ancient ritual body paint for nobility. The tomb also contained a bone shaped into a tupu, typically used by women, suggesting the individual buried was a leader. This discovery is estimated to be five centuries older than previous tombs found in the area.

via Fox News|
#ancient-civilization#archaeology#pacopampa
archaeology2 years ago

Ancient Priestly Tomb Discovered in Northern Peru

Archaeologists in northern Peru have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb believed to belong to an elite religious leader known as the "Priest of Pacopampa." The tomb, located in the highland archaeological zone, contained decorated ceramic bowls and seals indicating the use of ancient ritual body paint. The large size and unique positioning of the body, along with the presence of a bone shaped into a tupu, suggest that the individual held a significant leadership role. The discovery is older than previously found tombs in the area and provides valuable insights into ancient Andean culture.

via Reuters|
#ancient-rituals#andean-culture#archaeology