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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.
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