Ancient noblewoman's 5000-year-old remains found in Peru
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Archaeologists uncovered the carefully preserved remains of a noblewoman from the Caral civilization. They say it indicates women were valued members of the ancient society.
A team of archaeologists on Thursday said they had unearthed the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman in Caral, Peru.
“What has been discovered corresponds to a woman who apparently had elevated status, an elite woman,” archaeologist David Palomino told the AFP news agency.
Palomino said the woman’s remains were carefully preserved in layers of fabric, with a mantle of macaw feathers. It contained her skin as well as part of her nails and hair.
Preliminary findings show that the woman was between 20-35 years old and was about 5 foot tall (around 1.5 meters).
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