Ancient Water Cult Unearthed: Spectacular Discoveries in Pre-Incan Peru. #facts #Ancient

In 2011, while excavating a pre-Incan site in Peru, archaeologists discovered eight other tombs, including that of a priestess.
Although this was an impressive discovery, beneath them lay one even more fascinating discovery.
At the same location, archaeologists discovered a chamber intended for flooding in 2013.
The tomb appears to have been associated with a prehistoric water cult.
Four sets of human remains, one with beads made of pearl, turquoise, and shell, were found inside the flooded tomb, which was constructed by the obscure Lambayeque people some 800 years ago.
The attire of the other three sets was more modest; it was customary for the wealthy to be buried with an entourage to help them transition to the afterlife.