This Tuesday (26), Peruvian archaeologists revealed the results of an exciting research that unveiled a mummy In perfect condition.
The person in question was a teenager and would have lived between 800 and 1200 years ago, in the vicinity of the country's capital, Lima.
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Discovery details
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The discovery was made during an excavation at the archaeological site of Cajamarquilla, a 167-hectare town built of clay around 200 BC. C., during the pre-Inca period, and inhabited until about 1500.
The city was home to a population of 10,000 to 20,000 individuals and is situated about 24 km east of Lima. The archaeological complex is one of the largest in Peru.
During excavations, fragments of skin and tufts of hair were found on the teenage mummy's arms and legs.
Surprisingly, the head, although separated from the body, had well-preserved hair. In addition, parts of the teeth were located in the young man's jaw.
Excavation team leader Yomira Huaman of the University of San Marcos explained that the mummy was buried in a pit approximately two meters deep, protected by a large rock.
The remains of the teenager would have belonged to someone around 12 or 13 years old and approximately 1 meter and 30 centimeters tall.
an important finding
Huaman suggested that the high salt content of the sand in the region may have contributed to the mummification of the person, whose sex has not yet been identified.
In addition to the mummy, artifacts such as a stone weapon, a plate, a copper needle and remnants of fabric, corn and pepper were found. Scientists highlight the importance of the find, emphasizing its excellent preservation.
The discovery is considered by experts to be a significant event that will help to understand the lives and customs of the time in which the teenager lived.
It is important to note that, in February 2022, 20 mummies, including eight children, were discovered in the same archaeological site, enriching knowledge about the history of the site.