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ANCIENT PERU: 3,000-YEAR-OLD BURIAL SITES DISCOVERED WITH GOLD, OBSIDIAN AND EVEN A LLAMA
BY KATHERINE HIGNETT ON 10/26/18 AT 7:13 AM
Two 3,000-year-old pre-Incan burial sites have been uncovered by archaeologists in Marcavalle, southern Peru, Reuters has reported.
Researchers found the remains of two young people among various treasures including an ornamental perforated gold plate and pieces of obsidian.
The remains of a South American llama were also discovered. The archaeologists from the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco think the llama was an offering made in a circular well. Reuters stated it is the oldest discovery of its kind in the Cusco region.
The team also uncovered various pieces of decorated pottery, bone instruments, stone mortars and charred agricultural remains.
More:
https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-peru-3000-year-old-burial-sites-discovered-gold-obsidian-and-even-1188714?piano_t=1