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Archaeologists discover skeletal remains at Huaca Pucllana pyramid in Lima
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to be a ritual offering at the base of the Huaca Pucllana pyramid in Lima, Peru. The discovery was publicly announced on Tuesday.
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This discovery provides new physical evidence regarding the burial practices and ritual history of the ancient civilization that built the site.
Key Facts
- Archaeologists unveiled skeletal remains of an adult on Tuesday.
- The remains were discovered near the base of the Huaca Pucllana pyramid.
- The site is located in Lima, Peru.
- Researchers believe the individual was buried as a ritual offering.
Who's Mentioned
locationLima“The capital city of Peru and the location of the archaeological site.”personPieter Van Dalen“Archaeology professor at the National University of San Marcos.”locationPeru“The country where the discovery occurred.”personGladys Paz“Archaeologist who led the excavation.”locationHuaca Pucllana“Ancient adobe pyramid site in Lima, Peru.”otherLima culture“Ancient civilization that flourished between the first and seventh centuries.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the discovery.”otherInca Empire“Civilization that rose after the Lima culture.”