Archaeologists Discover Ancient Throne Room of Female Ruler in Peru's Moche Culture

Sep 30, 2024, 05:25 PM

Archaeologists excavating the site of Pañamarca in Peru’s Ancash Region have discovered a painted throne room belonging to a powerful Moche woman. This unprecedented finding, reported by Reuters, suggests the possibility of a female ruler in the ancient Moche culture, which thrived over 1,300 years ago in a coastal valley in northwestern Peru. The discovery sheds new light on the role of women in Moche society, indicating that they may have held significant power and influence.