https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-tombs-untouched-by-looters-are-found-under-peru-s-sandsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-tombs-untouched-by-looters-are-found-under-peru-s-sandshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ancient-tombs-untouched-by-looters-are-found-under-peru-s-sands#u66519Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:15:54 +0000Archaeologists discovered a 600-year-old burial complex at Chan Chan in northern Peru containing the remains of 38 high-status individuals. The site consists of a funerary platform and tombs that remained untouched by looters. Excavations revealed artifacts including gold and shells, providing a rare look into the lives of the Chimú elite. The discovery is described as a window into the social structure and funerary practices of the ancient civilization.Why it mattersChan Chan served as the capital of the Chimú Empire before the Inca conquest. These intact burials are rare because looting typi