Chan Chan Burial Platform Reveals 38 Chimú Burials
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A nearly intact tomb dating back about 600 years, which appears to have belonged to a high-ranking member of the Chimú culture, has been discovered by archaeologists in Peru. The remains of at least 38 people have been found in the burial complex so far, along with weapons and valuable artifacts.
A nearly intact 600-year-old tomb in the ancient city of Chan Chan, Peru, has revealed the remains of at least 38 people and hundreds of Chimú artifacts.
A nearly intact tomb has been discovered at Chan Chan, the capital of the pre-Inca Chimú civilization in northern Peru.
Chan Chan Burial Platform Reveals 38 Chimú Burials
What can a Chan Chan burial platform preserve after six centuries of rain, wind and the attention of people looking for treasure? At Chan Chan, on Peru’s northern coast, archaeologists have uncovered a nearly intact funerary platform containing the remains of 38 people and a set of chambers that may reveal how Chimú society organised […]
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