Archaeologists uncover burial site of ancient cult that revered water

[Judi Lynn]

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Burial from time when ancient people of Peru began constructing large buildings and pyramids, researchers say

Vishwam Sankaran
1 day ago

Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed a strange burial site at a pre-Incan temple dedicated to a water cult dating back to about 3,800 years, a discovery they say could “redefine” the understanding of South American history.

Four individuals – two children, a teenager, and an adult – were found buried on their sides in a position facing mountains at the site along with symbolic offerings such as stone pendants and snails.

Researchers had previously associated the temple site with an ancient water cult from over 3,000 years ago.

The latest excavation covered a small section of 51sqm, or about one per cent of the temple site, where archaeologists unearthed boulder walls held together using clay plasters as well as pottery fragments.

These walls had curved corners characteristic of the architecture of the Early Formative period spanning about 1800 BC to 900 BC.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/burial-site-peru-ancient-cult-temple-b2600011.html

Or:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a61937312/pre-incan-temple-water-cult-andes-peru/