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Discovery at La Otra Banda site reveals early origins of institutionalized religion in the Andes
- Archaeologists found a temple and small theater near Zaña, Peru, dating back 4,000 years.
- The site includes elaborately carved mud panels depicting a mythological bird-like creature.
- This discovery predates Machu Picchu by approximately 3,500 years.
- The findings provide new insights into the emergence of complex belief systems in ancient Peru.
- Pigment samples from murals will be analyzed to determine the site's exact age.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- Peru Country in South America
- Andes Mountain range in South America
- Machu Picchu Historical place in Peru
- Otra Banda Town in the Dominican Republic
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