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flag Archaeologists in Peru unearth 5,000-year-old remains of noblewoman, challenging views on ancient rulers.

flag Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman from the Caral civilization, challenging the belief that rulers were predominantly men. flag Found in the Aspero area, the well-preserved remains included skin, hair, and nails, wrapped in fabric and macaw feathers. flag The woman, aged 20-35 and about 5 feet tall, was buried with a toucan beak, a stone bowl, and a straw basket. flag This discovery highlights the significant role women played in Caral, an ancient civilization contemporaneous with those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China.

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