Discovery: Ancient Pre-Inca Peruvian Death Mask from 12,000 BC? | Ancient Architects
发布时间 2019-01-26 23:52:48 来源
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Archaeologists have discovered a rare death mask on a beach in Florida and the media are reporting it could date back thousands of years. Experts say the find is a sign that there may be more ancient finds nearby.
A team of researchers with Seafarer Exploration Corporation found the metal artefact on Melbourne Beach and believe it served as part of a funeral headpiece from an Inca or pre-Incan civilisation in Peru, as reported by Fox 35.
What makes this find extra special is that the ancient mask, which would have once been gold-plated, contains the precious metal, iridium, which reports say is likely to have come from meteorites. Because of its rarity, experts believe it was part of a funeral headpiece of royalty, which was taken by Spanish tomb raiders and treasure hunters.
Is this a relic from a truly ancient Pre-Inca culture? Or is it Inca in origin? Who's face is it portraying? Find out more by watching the video.
All images are taken from Fox 35 and Google Images are educational purposes only.
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