The remains of as many as 32 people were also found in the tomb.
Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,200-year-old tomb in Panama that contains a treasure trove of gold and the remains of possible human sacrifices, according to archaeologists. subway.
The discovery, made at the Elcano Archaeological Park about 110 miles from Panama City, included precious items such as a gold shawl, a belt, jewelry and earrings decorated with whale teeth. Officials believe the items were buried by a high chief of the Cokele culture. news media.
The remains of as many as 32 people were also found in the tomb, which may have been sacrificed to accompany the leader in the afterlife. The specific number of victims is still under investigation.
“These treasures are of inestimable value,” said Linette Montenegro of Panama’s Ministry of Culture.
The tomb is believed to have been built in AD 750 for a high-ranking male leader. The lord was buried with a female companion, as was the funeral custom among the elite at the time.
“Simultaneous burial involves burying different numbers of people together with those of higher status,” explained excavation leader Dr. Julia Mayo. “These people were sacrificed to serve as companions in the afterlife.”
Other artifacts unearthed from the tomb include bracelets, human-shaped earrings, crocodile earrings, bells, dog-tooth skirts, bone flutes and ceramics.
Excavations at Elcano have been ongoing since 2008. The tomb is considered a significant historical and cultural discovery, providing a window into the lives of the native tribes before Europeans arrived in the Americas. Known as the Necropolis or City of the Dead, this tomb complex was built around 700 AD and abandoned in 1000 AD.
