For decades, grave robbers had plundered this ancient Peruvian site. But fortunately they missed something special: a 1,200-year-old tomb containing royal remains and numerous silver and gold artifacts. Now, archaeologists—including National Geographic grantee Miłosz Giersz—are working to piece together the story behind these discoveries.
Hidden Tomb Reveals a Treasure Trove of Royal Remains
For decades, grave robbers had plundered this ancient Peruvian site. But fortunately they missed something special: a 1,200-year-old tomb containing royal remains and numerous silver and gold artifacts. Now, archaeologists—including National Geographic grantee Miłosz Giersz—are working to piece together the story behind these discoveries.