A mummy over 3,000 years old discovered in Peru

A mummy of what is believed to be a man who lived more than 3,000 years ago was found wrapped in a funeral package in Huaca La Florida, located in the Rimac neighborhood of Lima, the Peruvian capital.

The discovery came during excavation work by municipal researchers and archeology students at San Marcos University.

The research program, called “Huaca Florida”, is promoted by Rimac Maire Nestor de La Rosa and is part of a series of projects aimed at saving the history and tradition of monuments in the neighborhood.

It should be noted that 40% of the historical heritage of Lima is located in the territory of the said district.

Archeological Discovery

Initially, the researchers found evidence of pieces of hair. Then they found the skull and a stone grave, wrapped in a burial packet made of indigenous cotton tied to intertwined reeds, with remnants such as bottlenecks, necklace beads, corn, shells, shells, coca leaves and seeds.

This proof that they were placed there as offerings after death. It is thought that the discoveries date from 1100 BC to 1400 BC.

Cultural heritage

The excavation archeologists said they were authorized by the Ministry of Culture to undertake all the scientific work, in order to learn more about the history of the archeological site in La Florida, which is considered a World Heritage Site.

As a result, the Municipality of Rimac is seeking to build a neighborhood museum with the support of the Ministry of Culture, in order to exhibit this and other discoveries based on the rich culture and history of the neighborhood.