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Human remains believed to be nearly 3,000 years old found in El Salvador

Archaeologists in El Salvador have exhumed ancient human remains found face down; further tests are planned.

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An ancient human skeleton partially exposed in the ground at an archaeological dig site. Boris Hamer

Archaeologists in El Salvador have exhumed human remains believed to be nearly 3,000 years old, according to the country's Ministry of Culture.

The remains were found face down, archaeologists reported. The discovery was made during work carried out by archaeologists in the country.

The skeleton will undergo radiocarbon dating to determine its precise age, and DNA analysis will be conducted to establish the person's sex.

The remains are believed to be nearly 3,000 years old.
— Ministry of Culture of El Salvador

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  1. phys.org — Nearly 3,000-year-old human remains unearthed in El Salvador (opens in a new window)
  2. cbsnews.com — 3,000-year-old human remains found underneath volcanic ash (opens in a new window)
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