Remains of 5,000-Year-Old Noblewoman Found In Peru Highlight Female's Power In Ancient Caral

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Archaeologists discovered 5,000-year-old remains of an elite woman in Caral, revealing that women held significant roles in early American civilisations.

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00:00In the heart of Peru at the sacred city of Carroll, archaeologists have made a

00:07remarkable discovery. They've uncovered the 5,000 year old remains of a noble

00:12woman, an elite figure from one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas.

00:17David Palomino, the head of the Aspero site at Carroll, explains that this woman

00:23was found in the ancient fishing town of Aspero.

00:26He says she was an elite figure, based on how carefully her body was preserved. Her skin,

00:42nails and hair remained intact after thousands of years. Wrapped in fine layers of fabric and a cloak of

00:52colorful macau feathers, the woman was buried with special items, a toucan's beak, a stone

00:58bowl and a straw basket.

01:00Palomino adds, this shows that women held important roles in Carroll society, once thought to be led mainly by men.

01:07It's important not only because it shows that the civilisation of Carroll has achieved a technology,

01:14not only in the world, but also in the world, but also in the world.

01:20Palomino adds, this shows that women held important roles in Carroll society, once thought to be led mainly by men.

01:26It's important not only because it shows that the civilisation of Carroll has achieved a technology,

01:33not only in what corresponds to manufacturing, in what is cisteria, in what is, for example,

01:41the treatment of the bodies at the moment of being buried, but it also demonstrates the importance

01:53that the woman has had in the civilisation of Carroll.

01:57Carroll, a city that flourished between 3000 and 1800 BC, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.

02:06This discovery offers a powerful glimpse into its complex, respectful view of women.

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