Tomb Discovered in Peru: Ancient Wari Artifacts Show Insights into Mysterious Culture

Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery. They've uncovered the first unlooted imperial tomb of the Wari, an ancient civilization that built South America's earliest empire between 700 and 1000 A.D.

According to University of Warsaw, Poland, archaeologist, Milosz Giersz, he and colleagues worked to uncover this massive "temple of the dead," that's filled with precious gold and silver artifacts.

National Geographic writes that Giersz and co-director Roberto Pimentel Nita kept their findings on the dig quiet for several months before announcing it to archaeologists who took a further investigation.

The tomb dates back to an era between the year 700 and 1000, and could open mysterious information about the cultural beliefs and tradition of the Wari.

Among the discoveries include three Wari queens, along with the remains of 60 other individuals, some of which had been human sacrifices.

Researchers note that what's particularly interesting about the queens is that were buried is that they were wrapped in textile clothes and seated up for the time of death.

"The women were buried with finely engraved earpieces made of precious metals that once were believed to be used only by men," according to archaeologist Patrycja Przadk, via Reuters.

Bioarchaeologist Wieslaw Wieckowski also said, according to Reuters, that six of the skeletons were laid out unwrapped in the main chamber, which appeared to sacrificies to royal members. "They were people thrown into the grave before the grave was sealed," he said. "They were lying on their bellies, in an extended position, and their limbs went in different directions."

Incredible treasures of gold, silver, bronze and alabaster were also discovered in the chambers as well. Would you want to take a look inside, even after all this time?