The tomb marks the area where an elite chief was buried along with possibly dozens of people who died to accompany him to the 'beyond,' officials said.
Researchers have uncovered an ancient lord's tomb filled with gold treasure —and sacrificial victims— at an archaeological park in Panama, officials revealed on Friday. The tomb, estimated to be about 1,200 years old, marks the area where an elite chief was buried along with possibly dozens of people who died to accompany him to the 'beyond,' the nation's culture ministry said in a news release.
The foundation also posted video of the treasures.Dr. Julia Mayo, director of the foundation and leader of the archaeological project, said that in addition to the lord, the tomb also contains up to 31 other people who were 'sacrificed to serve as companions.'Mayo said the excavation of the burial site was not yet complete so it could not be determined how many people were in the tomb.
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