Archaeologists have found many gold and precious stone artifacts in a tomb thousands of years old in Central America.

Kane Khanh | Archeaology
June 5, 2023

Tomb in Central America Yields Ancient Gold and Precious Stone Artifacts, Unearthed by Archaeologists

Many valuable artifacts such as earrings, chest shields, and gold necklaces were found. Objects that prove the existence of an unknown civilization are called the “golden chiefs of Panama”.

According to scientists, the artifacts found date from 700 BC to about 1,000 in the land of El Cano, about 3 km from Sitio Conte.

The warriors’ jewelry includes a bracelet that protects their arms and a shield that covers their chest.

An intact El Cano skull to be sent to the laboratory.

Emerald pendant, gold frog and stone in ancient tomb.

The pendant was found in burial items at the patriarch’s tomb.

A river near where the ancient tomb was found. In addition to the gold artifacts, archaeologists also found 15 sets of remains and a jar full of puffer fish bones.