In a remarkable discovery in the district of Carabayllo in Peru, archaeologists have unearthed a nearly 1,000-year-old pre-Hispanic cemetery containing the remains of infants and children . Six bodies, two neonates and four minors, were meticulously identified and are set to undergo scientific examination.
Situated on the outskirts of Lima, Peru, the site became a focal point of archaeological interest following excavations by workers, who were installing natural gas pipelines to benefit the local community. The unexpected find prompted an immediate notification to specialists for in-depth archaeological investigation.
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Infobae reported that the uncovering took place on September 22, 2023, revealing not only ancient bones but also well-preserved ceramics and vessels adjacent to an illegal water pipeline running through the site. Jesús Bamonde, an archaeologist working for the gas company, shared with EFE that the remains were found bundled in fabric and accompanied by household items, such as vessels, pumpkin materials, and wooden tools.
The expert suggests that the remains likely date back to between 1100 to 1450 AD, making them approximately 800 to 1,000 years old. The terrain’s sandy and dry nature has contributed to the “fair to good” conservation of the site, preserving even the soft tissues of the remains – a characteristic…
