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9 September 2026

600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru

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600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform.

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