In the place of El Caño in Panama, archaeologists have discovered a burial of 700-1000 years. AD, in which numerous objects of gold and precious stones were found, testifying to the existence of a previously unknown civilization
Among the patterns with which the objects are decorated, you can find a completely ordinary seahorse, and on the other, a strange creature similar to a modern image of a dragon.
“This is a truly amazing find, perhaps the most significant since the 1930s, when a large number of gold artifacts were found in Sitio Conte, also in central Panama,” says anthropologist John Hoops.
During excavations in early 2011, archaeologists discovered the burial of a certain high-ranking person. The grave had several levels and was covered with a wooden roof. Together with this person, another 25 people were also buried, whose bodies were neatly arranged. Researchers have discovered a gold children's outfit, possibly intended for the son of a ruler, small gold plates, bracelets, earrings and a necklace made of semi-precious stones.
And this statuette, according to one of the news commentators, looks like a technological agricultural tool.
At the bottom of the grave, scientists found the remains of 15 people, whose bodies served as a foundation. According to researchers, these people could have been captured by warriors or slaves. A vessel filled with the bones of the poisonous fish Guentheridia Formosa was found near the bodies. Another curious detail: the remains of people were covered with ceramic plates, the purpose of which is not entirely clear.
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