El Salvador archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old human remains

San Salvador: (Web Desk)-  Archaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered human remains believed to be nearly 3,000 years old, offering new insights into the region’s ancient civilizations.

According to the Ministry of Culture, the remains were discovered on July 2 at a burial site in Antiguo Cuscatlán, a suburb of San Salvador. Researchers estimate that the remains date back to around 850 BC.

The excavation site also revealed a small Usulután-style ceramic vessel shaped like a sea turtle, along with preserved traces of cassava branches found beneath layers of volcanic ash accumulated over different historical periods.

The remains were found lying face down and will undergo radiocarbon testing to determine their exact age. Scientists will also conduct DNA analysis to identify the individual’s biological sex.

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Authorities believe the site could contain burials similar to those discovered at the Chalchuapa archaeological site in western El Salvador, where researchers found the remains of 33 individuals during excavations in the 1970s.

That discovery was regarded as some of the earliest evidence of human sacrifice in Mesoamerica, with archaeologists uncovering complete and partial skeletons as well as isolated skulls. Several remains showed signs of binding, mutilation, or decapitation, suggesting the possibility of ancient ritual practices.