Archaeologists discover 1,200-year-old mummified hairless dog in Peru
First reported Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:32:58 GMT · Last updated
Archaeologists have 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. Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal surprising clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs.
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- Science DailyArchaeologists discover 1,200-year-old mummified hairless dog in Peru
Archaeologists have 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. Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal surprising clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:32:58 GMT
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