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1000-year-old mummies found in Peru

Peruvian archaeologists have unearthed four perfectly preserved mummies at an ancient burial site in the capital city, Lima.

The mummies are more than 1000 years old and were found at the Huaca Pucllana - a pre Inca temple.

Due to its central location, tomb looters have been stealing all sorts of archaeological treasures from the temple for centuries....



Read entire article at AP