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Archaeologists Find Creepy 2,400-Year-Old Puppets Atop El Salvador Pyramid
Two archaeologists discovered the ceramic figurines—possibly used as puppets—at the top of a pyramid, and three of them have adjustable heads.
2,400-year-old puppets with dramatic expressions found atop pyramid in El Salvador
Archaeologists have found five 2,400-year-old puppets, designed to shift emotions depending on the viewing angle, on a pyramid in El Salvador.
Highly expressive ancient puppets found in Salvadorian pyramid
A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the country’s historical connection with its Central American neighbors. Three of the figures were made of fine clay and had adjustable heads with holes in them that may have been controlled using a string,
Archaeologists In El Salvador Find Clay Puppets With ‘Creepy’ Expressions Atop An Ancient Pyramid
In 2022, archaeologists were excavating ancient ruins in El Salvador when they came across five clay figurines atop the site's tallest pyramid. While examining the artifacts, researchers realized that strings could be threaded through small holes in their necks to make their heads turn from side to side.
Archaeologists Discover Puppets Used in 2,400-Year-Old Rituals Atop Pyramid
"One of the most striking features of the puppets is their dramatic facial expressions," said archaeologist Jan Szymański.
Ancient ‘Puppets’ Discovered atop El Salvador’s Pyramid Link Rituals Across Central America
Archaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered five ancient clay puppets atop a pyramid at San Isidro, suggesting a vast cultural network.
Stunning 2,400-Year-Old Puppets Discovered In El Salvador Pyramid
Five prehistoric clay puppets with revolving heads have been discovered in El Salvador, a country in North America.
2,400-year-old puppets with ‘dramatic’ faces found at top of ancient pyramid in El Salvador
This discovery contradicts the prevailing notion about El Salvador’s cultural backwardness or isolation in the ancient times,” archaeologists said.
2,400-year-old puppets with 'dramatic facial expression' discovered atop pyramid in El Salvador
These striking puppets suggest that Indigenous people in what is now El Salvador had rituals that were more connected to the rest of Central American culture than previously thought.
2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered a set of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets on top of a large pyramid, suggesting that the region's ancient inhabitants participated in elaborate public rituals.
2,400-year-old ceramic dolls found on El Salvador pyramid. See their expressive faces
Now, five of those humanoid figurines from 2,400 years ago were discovered in a surprising location — and with shockingly expressive faces. Polish archaeologists who were excavating a large pyramid in San Isidro,
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Clay Puppets With Open Mouths and Detachable Heads That 'Resemble Modern Toy Dolls'
Researchers have discovered a trove of ancient clay puppets at an archaeological site in El Salvador. The five carved ...
Pre-Columbian 'puppets' indicate ritual connections across Central America
Archaeologists have discovered five ceramic figurines atop the largest pyramidal structure at San Isidro, El Salvador. The ...