Mexican archaeologists recently discovered a cache of ancient bones during a construction project.
In a translated press release issued on February 26, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) explained that the burial dates from pre-Columbian times.
Archeology experts have discovered a pile of skeletons in the town of Pozo de Ibarra. At that time, sewerage related construction was being carried out.
The bones were all part of a “complex funerary system,” according to an INH press release. At least seven intact skulls have been found showing signs of “skull modification”, which INAH claims may have been done for aesthetic purposes.
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The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) explained that the burial dates from pre-Columbian times. (Claudia Servin Rosas/INAH)
“This is a funerary system consisting of primary burials, that is, burials with skeletons maintaining anatomical relationships, and burials with a concentration of human bones with a specific arrangement, buried without anatomical relationships,” Press The release was translated. Spanish to English explanation.
The precise placement of the bones was intentional, INAH said.
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“It was confirmed that long bones such as the femur, tibia, ray and ulna were carefully placed in specific locations,” INAH added. “Similarly, the skulls were deliberately grouped in different sections of the ossuary, and some were stacked on top of each other.”
INH said the bones were all part of a “complex funerary system.” (Google Maps)
The exact age of the bone is unknown, but it may date back 1,500 years.
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“This find could possibly be related to the Amapá cultural period (500-800/850 AD), as ceramics and anthropomorphic figurines from this period have also been recovered,” the statement added. .
INAH called the discovery “unusual” and said it enriches the field of Mexican archeology.
Archeology experts have discovered a pile of skeletons in the town of Pozo de Ibarra.
“This archaeological find is exceptional as there is no precedent for this type of burial at other nearby sites, and it deepens our understanding of funeral practices in the area. Furthermore, this is an important material for conservation and research. promotes cooperation between the various INAH institutions in “heritage conservation and dissemination.” ”
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