Peru

This area of Huaca Cao Viejo in the El Brujo archeological complex contains the tomb of the Señora de Cao. This mummy was discovered in 2006 and rewrote everything anthropologists thought they knew about ancient Peruvian society. Señora de Cao, who died in her 20s in approximately 500AD, was buried with gold, weapons, intricate clothing, another female (possibly a sacrifice), and more. Up until this point, it was believed that only men ruled in ancient Peruvian times. This discovery proved that women also held high-ranking positions. The mummy is on display at the on-site museum.

This area of Huaca Cao Viejo in the El Brujo archeological complex contains the tomb of the Señora de Cao. This mummy was discovered in 2006 and rewrote everything anthropologists thought they knew about ancient Peruvian society. Señora de Cao, who died in her 20s in approximately 500AD, was buried with gold, weapons, intricate clothing, another female (possibly a sacrifice), and more. Up until this point, it was believed that only men ruled in ancient Peruvian times. This discovery proved that women also held high-ranking positions. The mummy is on display at the on-site museum.

This area of Huaca Cao Viejo in the El Brujo archeological complex contains the tomb of the Señora de Cao. This mummy was discovered in 2006 and rewrote everything anthropologists thought they knew about ancient Peruvian society. Señora de Cao, who died in her 20s in approximately 500AD, was buried with gold, weapons, intricate clothing, another female (possibly a sacrifice), and more. Up until this point, it was believed that only men ruled in ancient Peruvian times. This discovery proved that women also held high-ranking positions. The mummy is on display at the on-site museum.