2,800-Year-Old Burial Found in El Salvador Holding Sea Turtle Vessel
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed a 2,800-year-old human burial that was preserved beneath a layer of volcanic ash dating to around 850–830 BC. The skeleton was found clutching a vessel shaped like a sea turtle, suggesting ritualistic significance. Researchers believe the burial may be linked to a pre-Maya Mesoamerican civilization that practiced human sacrifice. Cassava remains discovered in the burial pit are thought to carry symbolic or spiritual meaning. Scientists plan further chemical analysis to learn more about the individual's origins, lifestyle, and diet.
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