Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a team of archaeologists has discovered a series of ancient face carvings. That could shed light on a lost culture. The carvings, are between 1,000 and 3,000 years old considering the scientist’s estimations. The cravings are in the walls of a cave in the Madre de Dios region of Peru.
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The carvings depict a variety of human faces, all of which are different. Some of the faces are smiling, while others are frowning. Some have elaborate hairstyles, while others are bald. The archaeologists believe that the carvings may belong to an old culture.
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A culture that no longer exists
However, it is no longer known to exist.”These carvings are a remarkable discovery,” said Dr. Juan Carlos Izquierdo, an archaeologist at the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru. “They provide us with a unique glimpse into a culture that we knew very little about before.”The archaeologists believe that the carvings may have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes. They may have also been used to mark the territory of the culture that created them.
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Furthermore, the discovery of the face carvings is a significant one. And it could help archaeologists learn more about the history of the Amazon rainforest. It is also a reminder that there is still much to learn about the cultures that have lived in this region over the centuries.
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The archaeologists are currently working to date the carvings more precisely. And trying to learn more about the culture that created them. They plan to publish their findings in a scientific journal in the near future.
