A mummy of what is thought to be a man who lived more than 3,000 years ago was found wrapped in a funeral bundle at Huaca La Florida, situated in the district of Rimac in the Peruvian capital Lima.
The discovery took place during excavation works carried out by municipal researchers and archeology students from San Marcos University.
The research program, called "Huaca La Florida," is promoted by Rimac Mayor Nestor de La Rosa and is part of a set of projects seeking to rescue the history and tradition of monuments in said district.
It should be noted that 40% of Lima's historical heritage is located in said district's territory.
Archaeological find
Initially, researchers found evidence of pieces of hair. Afterwards, they found the skull and a stone tomb, wrapped in a funerary bundle made of native cotton attached to reeds intertwined with each other, with remains such as bottlenecks, necklace beads, corn, shells, shellfish, coca leaves, and seeds.
This evidences that they were placed there as post-death offerings. The finds are believed to date from 1100 B.C. to 1400 B.C.
Cultural heritage
The archaeologists in charge of the excavation stated that they were authorized by the
Ministry of Culture to undertake all these scientific works, so as to learn more about the history of La Florida archaeological site, which is considered a world heritage site.
As a result, the
Municipality of Rimac seeks to build a district museum with the support of the Ministry of Culture, in order to exhibit this and other discoveries that build on the rich culture and history of the district.
(END) NDP/SMS/RMB
Published: 6/13/2023