Panamanian archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,200-year-old tomb filled with golden treasures and victims of human sacrifice.
The Ministry of Culture of Panama (MiCultura) published a Spanish language press release about the discovery on Mar. 1. The tomb, which was found in the Coclé Province of Panama, was built and dedicated to a lord between the years 750 and 800 AD.
Researchers found the grave at El Caño Archaeological Park. The tomb was filled with various gold items, including a set of circular gold plates and two belts made of spherical gold beads.
Gold-covered earrings made from sperm whale teeth were found, along with crocodile-shaped earrings.
Earrings in the shape of a human man and woman were also discovered, along with four bracelets, two bells, and bone flutes. Archaeologists also dug up skirts and bracelets made with canine teeth.
Experts believe that the tomb was dedicated to a chief who died in his 30s.
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