Showing posts with label Sacrifice of children in Peru. Show all posts
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Sacrifice of children in Peru

Unusual find was discovered by American scientists in Peru. At the cemetery Sillustani, which refers to the pre-Inca era, were found skeletons of small children. Their age was not more than 3 years. Scientists believe that children were used for sacrifices.

Guesses archaeologists confirms the known images on pottery belonging to the culture Stakes. Probably, the children were buried during the battle with the expansion of other tribes. A special ritual burial emphasizes the presence of offerings to the gods of the underworld and in humation babies in baskets.