Recently studied murals suggest a powerful female leader once ruled the Moche.

Archaeologists have revealed evidence of a never-before-seen sacrifice of family members belonging to the ancient Andean ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Harvard University-led researchers investigated an elite Moche burial group at Huaca Cao ... Investigators extracted and sequenced ancient DNA from the teeth and bones of all six individuals.

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First, “the Señora burial is significant,” because she’s “the best-preserved elite burial found in Peru to date,” study authors state. Her body was elaborately wrapped in 20 layers of textiles, and ...

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Researchers have named it the Hall of the Moche Imaginary on account of the ... Due to a lack of knowledge around these ancient customs, researchers are not sure which members of Nabataean society ...

Anu-Ujin sees this innovation as a bridge for cultural exchange, "These replicas can help everyone experience the beauty of Chinese ancient art." Watch the video to find out more.

The best-preserved elite burial in Peru reveals the customs of the Moche civilization, including rituals related to human sacrifice as two youths were strangled and laid to rest with their older ...

Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs were more complex and adaptable than previously ...