Archaeologists Just Opened a Pre-Incan Tomb Sealed for 600 Years. Here’s What They Found
Some 600 years ago, a high-ranking member of the Chimú was buried in an elaborate mausoleum with many treasures. Miraculously, the tomb remained undisturbed by both scientists and looters—until now. In a Facebook post, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced the “historic” discovery of a near-pristine Chimú-era mausoleum at the Utzh An complex in Chan Chan, the former capital city of the Chimú.
- ▪Some 600 years ago, a high-ranking member of the Chimú was buried in an elaborate mausoleum with many treasures.
- ▪Miraculously, the tomb remained undisturbed by both scientists and looters—until now.
- ▪In a Facebook post, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced the “historic” discovery of a near-pristine Chimú-era mausoleum at the Utzh An complex in Chan Chan, the former capital city of the Chimú.
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Some 600 years ago, a high-ranking member of the Chimú was buried in an elaborate mausoleum with many treasures. Miraculously, the tomb remained undisturbed by both scientists and looters—until now. In a Facebook post, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture announced the “historic” discovery of a near-pristine Chimú-era mausoleum at the Utzh An complex in Chan Chan, the former capital city of the Chimú. So far, the research team has found the remains of at least 38 people, along with ornate artifacts and weapons. According to a report by The New York Times, a stairway descends eight feet (2.4 meters) into the mausoleum.
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