{
  "id": 1803110,
  "title": "Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Lima",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/archaeologists-unveil-skeletal-remains-believed-to-be-ritual-offering",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:23:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/peru-lima-huaca-pucllana-pyramid-discovery-archaeology-ac44172ab29425029ca7b3ecf5819691"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Archaeologists in Lima, Peru unearthed the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been buried as part of a ritual offering near the base of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient adobe pyramid. The remains, thought to be those of a man, were discovered during an excavation led by Gladys Paz, who stated that the findings will aid in understanding the rituals of the Lima culture and the ceremonies performed centuries ago. The man is believed to have been buried inside a canal, with his skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean. The Lima culture thrived between the 1st and 7th centuries, around 700 years prior to the Inca Empire's rise. Huaca Pucllana served as a significant ceremonial and administrative center during this period. Today, the pyramid is surrounded by upscale neighborhoods and is accessible to tourists.",
  "summary": "LIMA, Peru (AP) — Archaeologists in Peru on Tuesday unveiled the skeletal remains of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}