Early Chimú carving unearthed in Peru
Parts of a necklace of nectandra seeds and small bag were also found with the sculpture.
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World news: Pompeii, Peru, and Morocco
A round-up of some of the latest archaeological stories from across the globe, including the discovery of a slaves' room in Pompeii, a 1,000-year-old mass grave in Peru, and evidence of ancient clothing manufacture in Morocco.
Pre-Columbian mass grave found in Peru
Although the Chimú are known to have practised human sacrifice, it is currently not possible to say whether this is the case here.