Peruvian archaeologists on Tuesday presented findings from an excavation site in the country's capital that revealed the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as an offering at a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center known as Pucllana. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The remains belong to the Lima culture, according to the excavation's leader Gladys Paz. They were found near the base of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient adobe pyramid in Lima. The individual may have been sacrificed during a ritual in which a canal linked to a ceremonial pool was closed.
Archaeologists also displayed a ceramic snake head unearthed during the excavation. These findings are from the Lima culture. The excavation continues, as shown in photos taken by AP photographer Martin Mejia.
This discovery highlights the importance of archaeological research in Peru and provides valuable insights into the ritual practices of the Lima culture. The team led by Gladys Paz plans further study of the remains.