Archaeologists in Peru have discovered the remains of what is believed to be wealthy members of the Chimu civilization, a pre-Inca society that thrived for centuries in arid plains nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains.
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"These were probably members of the Chimu's governing class," she said, pointing to the adornments found with them. Item 1 of 5 A drone image shows archaeologists working on a site where they discovered the remains of what is believed to be wealthy members of the Chimu civilization, a pre-Inca society that thrived for centuries in arid plains nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains, in Trujillo, Peru, in this undated handout picture obtained by Reuters on July 8, 2024.
Cueva said the remains had been "disturbed" and showed signs of violent death, adding they were located in a part of the city that does not have the common characteristics of a cemetery.
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