Ancon, Archaeological necropolis in Ancón, Peru.
The ancient burial ground stretches across sandy ridges north of the Bay of Ancon, containing thousands of pre-Hispanic tombs and artifacts from multiple civilizations.
Archaeological excavations in 1870 during railroad construction revealed numerous mummified bodies adorned with copper earrings, beads, and wrapped in colored textiles.
The site contains evidence of continuous human occupation from 8000 BC through the Inca period in 1500 AD, representing various Andean cultures including Chavin and Wari.
The Ancon Site Museum, established in 1993, displays over 2,500 archaeological pieces including pottery, textiles, and mummies discovered at the necropolis.
Researchers found painted cloth tablets mounted on wooden frames within the graves, depicting characters and figures describing the deceased individuals' accomplishments.
Location: Ancón District
Location: Lima province
GPS coordinates: -11.77239,-77.16685
Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:25
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