Peru Hairless Dog Mummies Reveal Wari‑Era Care, Breeding and Burial Practices
Archaeologists found 1,200‑year‑old remains of Peru's famous hairless dogs in a Wari Empire burial site, uncovering how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and at times discarded the animals.
Archaeologists discovered 1,200‑year‑old remains of Peru's famous hairless dogs at an ancient Wari Empire burial site.
The find includes remarkably preserved mummies and puppies buried alongside humans, and the animals' unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements provide clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded the animals.
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- ScienceDaily — ScienceArchaeologists discover 1,200-year-old mummified hairless dog in Peru
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Archaeologists discovered 1,200‑year‑old remains of Peru’s famous hairless dogs at an ancient Wari Empire burial site, including remarkably preserved mummies and puppies buried alongside humans.
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Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs.
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