Hundreds of children and llamas sacrificed in a ritual event in 15th century Peru
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 - 15:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A mass sacrifice at a 15th century archaeological site in Peru saw the ritual killing of over 140 children and over 200 llamas, according to a new study. This is the largest known mass sacrifice of children -- and of llamas -- in the New World.