Archaeologists uncover ancient burial cave of warrior tribe in Peru

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Archaeologists have uncovered a 600-year-old, large underground cemetery belonging to a Peruvian warrior culture.

It is thought to be the first discovery of its kind.

After a tip-off from a farmer in Peru's northern Amazon jungle, archaeologists from Peru's National Culture Institute last week found the 250-metre deep cave that was used for burial and worship by the Chachapoyas tribe.

Herman Corbera, the expedition's leader and regional cultural director, says so far archaeologists have found five mummies, two of which are intact with skin and hair, as well as ceramics, textiles and wall paintings.

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Burial Cave in Peru Holds Ancient Warriors' Secrets
From Reuters
October 7, 2006


LIMA, Peru — Archeologists have uncovered a 600-year-old underground cemetery belonging to a Peruvian warrior culture, an official said this week.

After a tip from a farmer in Peru's northern Amazon jungle, archeologists from Peru's National Culture Institute last week found the 820-foot-deep cave used for burial and worship by the Chachapoyas people.

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