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Archaeologists find a rare, untouched ancient tomb in Peru
PERU, 11 September
By John_Doe
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Archaeologists carefully working at an excavation site in the sandy landscape of Chan Chan, Peru.
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The New York Times
Researchers have discovered a 600-year-old tomb in Peru that was never touched by grave robbers, offering a rare look at the lives of the ancient Chimú people.
Archaeologists in Peru have made a discovery that is being called the find of the decade. They found an ancient tomb that was almost completely untouched. Usually, when experts find old graves, they have already been robbed. People looking for gold or treasure often break into these sites long ago. This tomb was different. Because it stayed hidden, it gives us a perfect look at the past. The tomb was found at a place called Chan Chan. This was the capital city of the Chimú people. The Chimú were a powerful civilization that lived on the coast of Peru hundreds of years ago. This tomb is abo…