Ancient Riches and Rituals: Discovery of a Gold-Filled Tomb with Sacrificial Victims in Panama

Exploration at El Caño Archaeological Park Illuminates Elite Burial Practices and Cultural Significance

Archaeologists in Panama have made a remarkable discovery¹ at El Caño Archaeological Park, unearthing an ancient tomb believed to be approximately 1,200 years old. The tomb, belonging to an elite chief from the Coclé culture, reveals not only a trove of gold treasures but also a haunting glimpse into sacrificial rituals and burial customs of the past.

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