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Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice Discovered in Peru May Be World's Largest

Discover Magazine - Thu 7 Mar 19

The remains of nearly 140 children dating to the year 1450 have been unearthed along the northern coast of Peru. Archaeologists say the burial is the site of the largest known mass child sacrifice ...

Uncovered: the sacrifice of 140 children

Cosmos Magazine - Wed 6 Mar 19

The largest mass sacrifice of children ever discovered took place in Peru 550 years ago. The reasons why remain a mystery. Andrew Masterson reports.

Hundreds of children and llamas sacrificed in a ritual event in 15th century Peru

Phys.org - Wed 6 Mar 19

A mass sacrifice at a 15th century archaeological site in Peru saw the ritual killing of over 140 children and over 200 llamas, according to a study released March 6, 2019 in the open access ...

Hundreds of children and llamas sacrificed in a ritual event in 15th century Peru, ScienceDaily - Wed 6 Mar 19

Image of the Day: Mass Sacrifice

The Scientist - Tue 12 Mar 19

At an archaeological site in Peru, researchers have found the remains of hundreds of children and llamas sacrificed in the 15th century.

Mass child sacrifice site reveals its horrific secrets

FOXNews - Thu 7 Mar 19

Experts have revealed the gruesome details of a 15th-century ritual sacrifice site in Peru that contains the remains of more than 140 children.

World's largest mass sacrifice discovered in South America as 140 children were slaughtered

Daily Mail - Wed 6 Mar 19

Analysis of the remains of more than 200 juvenile llamas dates it to approximately 1450 - at the peak of the Chimu civilisation in northern coastal Peru.

Hundreds of children and llamas were sacrificed in ghastly 15th century ritual

ZME Science - Wed 6 Mar 19

This grisly discovery is unprecedented.

Hearts Ripped from 140 Children and 200 Llamas in Largest Child Sacrifice in Ancient World

Livescience - Wed 6 Mar 19

The largest child sacrifice on record took place after a torrential rainfall, when about 140 children and 200 young llamas likely had their hearts ripped out by the ancient Chimú culture in ...

Dig Unearths Largest Mass Sacrifice of Children, Llamas in Pre-Columbian Peru

Laboratory Equipment - Fri 8 Mar 19

ArticleBones of hundreds of young humans and llamas were grouped in a huge mass grave in ancient Peru indicative of mass sacrifice. But to what end and for what purpose? Staff Author: Seth ...