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Mummified dogs uncovered in Peru Peru

Submitted by coldrum on Monday, 25 September 2006  Page Views: 1191

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Country: Peru Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the mummified remains of more than 40 dogs buried with blankets and food alongside their human masters.

The discovery was made during the excavation of two of the ancient Chiribaya people who lived in southern Peru between 900 and 1350 AD.

Experts say the dogs' treatment in death indicated the belief that the animals had an afterlife. Such a status for pets has only previously been seen in ancient Egypt.

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Prehistoric Dog Burials by bat400 on Monday, 25 September 2006
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Just as a note:
Other cultures of the Americas practiced dog burials. In the North American Midwest dog burials have been found at Strawtown, Angel Mounds, and many others. (These North American examples don't particularly show any hint of "dog afterlife" considerations.)
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