Archaeologists working on Peru’s northern coast have uncovered remnants of ritual sacrifice which researchers say is the first evidence of such violence in the region, Archaeology Mag reported.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Cueva de Sangre, or "blood cave", was first discovered in the 1990s during a survey of the archaeological site in Petén. Bones ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An archaeologist stands next to pre-columbian artifacts in a cave at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza (AP) Twin boys were often ...

In the classical world, sacrifice was the ultimate expression of piety, ranging from simple offerings of honey cakes and wine to elaborate animal rituals. This video explores the diverse practices of ...

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Genetic analyses of ancient graves in Peru reveal new insights into human sacrifice rituals, according to a study. Photo from El Brujo archaeological complex About 1,500 years ago, on the coast of ...