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Archaeologists have reported the discovery of 5,000-year-old remains believed to belong to a noblewoman from an ancient Peruvian civilization.
The tomb was discovered in Aspero, a district of Caral in Peru that was previously used as a municipal dump, Reuters reports.
Archaeologist David Palomino told Reuters that the preservation of the woman's skin, hair and nails suggested she had “high status” in the ancient Caral civilization.
“This is a significant burial because it contains elements typical of a high-status woman,” Palomino said.
According to preliminary estimates, the woman died at the age of 20 to 35 years.
Archaeologists have found the remains of a 5,000-year-old high-profile woman from Peru's ancient Caral civilization. (ULAN/Pool/Latin America News Agency)
However, researchers do not have an exact date for the burial.
The remains were found with a mantle made of blue and brown feathers believed to belong to an Amazonian bird.
According to Reuters, Palomino said the tomb was surrounded by baskets of offerings, vases, pumpkins and a toucan's beak.
He added that the discovery demonstrated that “not only men but also women played an important role in this civilization.”
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The tomb was found in a former city dump along with other artifacts such as bird feathers. (ULAN/Pool/Latin America News Agency)
According to the UN World Heritage website, Caral is considered the oldest center of civilization in the Americas.
The website states that the city dates back to the late archaic period of the Central Andes.
Caral, Peru (not pictured) is considered the oldest center of civilization in the Americas. (iStock)
The population of Karala is estimated to have been around 3,000.
According to Lumen Learning, this site is one of six where civilization developed independently in the ancient world.
According to Reuters, Caral was inhabited at the same time as the ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Sumerian civilizations.
Materials for this article were provided by Reuters.
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