The mummified remains of a teenager who is believed to have died roughly 800-1,200 years ago have been discovered by a team of archaeologists in Peru.
Archaeologists noted that the remains were well preserved, with skin fragments and tufts of hair from the child, believed to be 12 or 13, still present. The leader of the excavation team, Yomira Huaman, spoke with AFP about the discovery made just outside the capital city of Peru, Lima.
“The find is very important because it is so well preserved,” Huaman told the media outlet.
The dig site was located in Cajamarquilla, and the grave was found only 6.5 feet deep with a large rock covering it, Huaman said.
The city of Cajamarquilla, initially built out of mud in the pre-Inca period around 200 BC, is believed to have been occupied until 1500.
The remains were found with hair still on the head, which was removed from the body, and teeth still in the jaw. Archaeologists have not shared the gender of the child.
Next to the child, the excavation team found a stone weapon, a plate, and remains of textile, corn, and chili.
This is not the first time archaeologists have made a discovery in the city, as 20 mummies, eight of which were children, in February 2022.
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