Archaeologists in El Salvador exhume human remains believed to be nearly 3,000 years old, according to the country’s Ministry of Culture. The remains are associated with a pre-Hispanic burial site near San Salvador, in the municipality of Antiguo Cuscatlán. Media reports say the burial was first uncovered on July 2, and the excavation takes place at or near the Pasaje 4 archaeological site on the outskirts of the metropolitan area.
The ministry estimates the remains date to around 850 BC. Reports describe a burial pit that also contains a small Usulutan-style ceramic vessel shaped like a sea turtle. Some plant material is reportedly preserved beneath layers of volcanic ash that were deposited over multiple periods, including cassava branches.
Scientists are studying the find, with coverage noting that the remains and associated materials were covered by volcanic ash for thousands of years. The discovery is being handled through the Ministry of Culture’s processes and aims to improve understanding of past burial practices in the region.
