In 2021, an amazing discovery was made at Caja Marquilla, an important archaeological site in Peru. At the site, 25 km inland from the capital city of Lima, a mummy was discovered with its entire body tied with a rope and its face covered with its hands. Discovered by archaeologists from the National University of San Marcos, the mummy is estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old.

The posture of this mummy is very impressive and a little creepy. The way the body is tied with a rope and curled up like a fetus sets it apart from other mummies. In ancient burials, the dead were often buried in a peaceful posture, but what does this posture mean? Researchers believe that this pose is probably part of the burial customs of southern Peru.

Archaeologists were surprised to find the mummy in such good condition. The coastal regions of Peru are dry and provide conditions for drying and preserving bodies. The discovered graves also contain ceramics, plant remains and stone tools and these artifacts provide valuable information about the culture and burial rituals of the time. In particular, the discovery of bodies bound with ropes suggests some kind of ritual significance in burial ceremonies and may reflect people’s views on life and death as well as religious beliefs at the time.

Researchers also believe that this method of burial had a special social and religious significance in the society of the time. The posture of covering the face with both hands may have indicated the transition to the afterlife or a relationship with the gods. The symbolism of the fetal position may also be related to rebirth after death or the birth of a new life.

This discovery offers a new perspective on burial customs in ancient Peru and may provide clues to a previously unknown cultural background. It is hoped that future research will further analyze the state of preservation of the mummy and the artifacts excavated around it to provide a deeper understanding of burial rituals in the ancient culture of southern Peru.

This discovery highlights the historical and cultural value of the Peruvian ruins and offers archaeologists an opportunity for new developments. There is no doubt that the way ancient people perceived the afterlife and how they performed rituals will have a major impact on future research.