A archaeological discovery in Peru brought to light the significant role of women in the CAP CIVILTYone of the oldest in the world. The remains of a elite woman in fact they were found on the archaeological site of Ásperodating back to over 4,000 years ago.
This find, which includes one well preserved mummy and other objectsprovides new and surprising information on the status and the importance of women in one of the first complex societies of the history of humanity.
The remains of the woman, which is estimated to have between 20 and 35 years old, were found in the Huaca de los ídolos in ásperoa coastal area that was part of the sacred city of Caral. The body, well preserved, still shows skin, hair and nails, rare characteristics for the site.
The woman, with an average height (about 1.50 meters), was buried with a elaborate headdress and wrapped in different layers of fabricssome of which decorated with Guacamayo feathers, testifying to its high social rank. Next to her, archaeologists have discovered a Rich funeral set that includes objects like a beak of Tucano, a straw basket and various tools.
Caral and its social organization
There CAP CIVILTY He flourished between 3000 and 1800 BCs in the Coast Region of Central Peru and is considered one of the oldest companies in the world. Caral is known to be the first great organized civilization of America, and the recent discovery has contributed to reiterating the importance of the role of women in this culture. According to Ruth Shady, the main archaeologist of the site, the woman found was probably one prominent figureone of the Elite members of the community, and the presence of Symbolic objects confirms his high social status.
The discovery also brought to light the level of cultural interaction Between Caral and other regions, such as the Amazon and Andean, as demonstrated by the presence of species such as the Tucano and the feathers of Guacamayo. This suggests that CAP Civilization maintained commercial and cultural exchanges with other distant cultures. The funerary treatment of the woman and the offers Find with his body testify to a highly developed company from a technical and cultural point of view.
This discovery not only enriches our understanding of the CAL civilization, but also invites to reconsider the role of women in the first civilizations. Their presence in positions of power and prestige confirms that ancient societies, such as that of Caral, recognized the significant contribution of women in the construction of culture and social structure.
