52 Archaeological Artifacts Discovered Beneath Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima

The expansion of the country’s largest airport brought a big surprise. While excavations were being carried out at Jorge Chávez International Airport, archaeologists found 52 ancient artifacts. These objects show that the Rímac Valley was inhabited by many cultures over time.

The Ministry of Culture decided that these objects should be declared National Cultural Heritage. This decision protects the artifacts and recognizes their value in understanding how the ancient inhabitants of Callao and Peru lived.

Among the findings are pots, beads, instruments, sculptures, and tools. Some objects are more than three thousand years old, while others were used during the Viceroyalty period. Thanks to these objects, specialists can see how customs, techniques, and ways of life changed on the central coast of the country.

For example, the pots and sculptures show how burials and rituals were performed. The beads and textile tools reveal the work with fibers and adornments, which was very important for the economy and ceremonies of ancient communities.

In addition, fragments of colonial bottles were found that combine pre-Hispanic and Spanish techniques. These pieces were used to store beverages such as wine or pisco, indicating the relationship between the port of Callao and the ancient haciendas.

Source: Infobae