Peru Tomb Reveals Suspicious Skeletons & Ancient Rituals

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discovery: ⁣ Archaeologists discovered burials‍ near the Puemape Temple Complex on the northwestern⁣ coast of Peru.
Date of Burials: ‍ the burials date ⁤to roughly 400 to 200 B.C., while the temple itself⁤ is about 3,000 ⁤years old.‍ this ⁤suggests the temple may have been abandoned before the sacrifices took place.
Burial Pattern: The individuals where buried‍ face down, which is described as‍ “unusual throughout Andean prehistory.”
Evidence of Sacrifice: Several ⁣individuals had skull fractures, ropes around thier necks, and hands‍ tied behind their backs,‍ leading the lead archaeologist to believe they were sacrificed.
Lack of Offerings: Notably, the burials lacked any accompanying offerings or grave⁣ goods,⁤ which is⁤ also considered unusual.
Lead archaeologist: Henry Tontaleán, an archaeology professor at the National University ⁢of San Marcos, is leading the team.
* purpose of Sacrifice: Tontaleán believes the sacrifices were⁤ offered to⁣ the ancient place ⁣of worship (the temple).