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Archaeologists have discovered four mummified children in Peru, believed to be at least 1,000 years old. The mummies were found in a sacred ceremonial space in Lima, near a hidden temple that is likely 3,500 years old. Three of the mummies were covered in textiles, while the other two were skeletons, with their skulls still having hair on them. This discovery provides insights into the burial practices of the Ychsma culture.
Archaeologists in Lima, Peru, have discovered four mummies of children believed to be over 1,000 years old, along with the remains of an adult, in what was once a sacred ceremonial space. The mummies are believed to belong to the pre-Inca Ychsma culture, which inhabited Peru's central coast. The remains were found at the foot of a staircase on a small hill that likely concealed a temple built 3,500 years ago. The mummies' skulls still had hair on them, and they were found alongside ceramics.
Archaeologists in Peru have discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy belonging to the pre-Inca Ychsma culture at the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site in Lima. The mummy was found buried in a simple grave at the top of the pyramid, along with ceramic vessels and other artifacts. The Huaca Pucllana site served as an important ceremonial center for the Lima culture and later the Ychsma culture, which used it as a burial ground. The discovery sheds light on the ancient history of the region and the preservation of the site amidst modern urban development.
A 1,000-year-old mummy with long brown hair has been found in an underground funeral chamber at the Huaca Pucllana site in Lima, Peru. The mummy, believed to be from the pre-Hispanic Ychsma culture, was discovered in a seated position with bent legs, alongside ceramic jars and fabrics. The gender of the mummy is still unknown. The Huaca Pucllana site, located in the affluent Miraflores district, has already yielded several mummies and artifacts, and is considered an important archaeological site in the heart of Lima.