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Published Date: June 29, 2026

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Mummified dogs reveal Tiwanaku people buried companions beside homes long before they became status symbols

In the arid landscapes of southern Peru, around 1,100 years ago, someone carefully dug a small pit, laid down a woven mat and placed a yo…

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In the arid landscapes of southern Peru, around 1,100 years ago, someone carefully dug a small pit, laid down a woven mat and placed a young dog within as if sleeping, possibly wrapped in twine. Centuries later, the mummified remains would be one of only two intentionally buried mummified dogs from the Tiwanaku culture.

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