Peruvian archaeologists have unearthed four skeletons dating back over 3,000 years in a barren area in the northern part of the country. According to the archaeologists, this site may have once been a temple dedicated to the gods of an ancient local culture.
Skeletons and walls may date from 3,100 to 3,800 years ago. (Illustrative image).
The skeletons and burial items were found near a valley in the Viru province of the La Libertad region, Peru. Previously, traces of many significant ancient cultures spanning several millennia had also been discovered in this area. Feren Castillo, an archaeologist at the National University of Trujillo, Peru, stated that the skeletons and the walls may date from 3,100 to 3,800 years ago.
“This discovery allows us to better understand the cultural development in this region. There may be more graves around here. This space is very important. People wanted to be buried in temples, similar to how people have long wanted to be buried near churches. Churches are very significant, very sacred to them.”
Archaeological research in Peru enriches the knowledge of the history and culture of ancient civilizations, as Peru is home to many important ancient cultures such as the Inca, Moche, Nasca, and Wari. Peru was the homeland of the Inca Empire, which lasted over 500 years and dominated a vast territory from southern Ecuador and Colombia to central Chile.
Research in archaeology in Peru helps us gain a deeper understanding of the history, society, religion, and technology of these civilizations while exploring the development of humanity as a whole.
