Scientists have reconstructed the appearance of a woman who lived about 1.2 thousand years ago in Peru. Her grave was discovered in 2012 near the coastal town of Warmay. A large number of items were found in the tomb, including jewelry, vessels and weaving tools made of gold.
The burial of the woman was located next to other burials on the territory of a large temple complex of the Vari (Uari) culture. The treasure hunters miraculously did not disturb the burial site. They contained the remains of 58 women of high social status.
Scientists named one of them Queen Uarmay, since she was buried with a large number of artifacts. Her remains were kept separate from the others. Nearby lay a variety of gold jewelry, including gold earrings. A copper ritual ax and a silver goblet were also found in the grave.
Experts carefully examined the skeleton and concluded that she spent most of her life sitting.
Perhaps she was engaged in the manufacture of fabrics. It is possible that her skills explain her high social status. In the Huari and other Andean cultures of that time, textiles were valued more than gold and silver.
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The woman was missing several teeth. According to scientists, this is due to the frequent use of chichi - a sweet, low-alcohol drink that was allowed to be drunk only by members of the elite.
