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Peruvian mummy that's at least 800 years old found by archeologists in Lima


A mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old has been unearthed by archeologists in Peru, at a site near the country's capital city of Lima

The mummy was tied with ropes and with its hands covering its face, in what researchers say is a southern Peruvian funeral custom. The age of the mummy means it dates back to pre-Hispanic times, and even precedes the Inca civilization who established Peru's best-known citadel of Machu Picchu in the 15th century

The discovery of this resident sheds a new light on interactions and relationships in pre-Hispanic times

The mummy was most likely a young man between 25 and 30 years old who had come from the mountains to Cajamarquilla, formerly a bustling commercial center in the pre-Columbian era.

The circumstances of the discovery led the researchers to conclude this was no ordinary citizen, but likely an important person in contemporary society.

Several mummies have previously been found in Peru and neighboring Chile, with many being over 1,000 years old

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