The latest excavation at Pañamarca has uncovered a monumental pillared hall with vivid murals, revealing a complex society and the role of a high-status female leader.
Artifacts found in the hall, including greenstone beads and human hair, provide evidence that the individual depicted in the murals was an actual seventh-century female leader.
The murals' imagery, depicting a woman associated with the crescent moon and fiber arts, suggests her influence extended beyond mere political power into spiritual realms.
New findings at Pañamarca are reshaping our understanding of gender roles within the ancient Moche society, highlighting the significant roles women played.
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