Who made these unusual ancient ‘puppets’—and left them atop a pyramid?
The enigmatic people who created the figures may have shared cultural traditions with neighboring Maya and other ancient ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Clay Puppets With Open Mouths and Detachable Heads That ‘Resemble Modern Toy Dolls’
The figurines were discovered in a largely unexcavated site in El Salvador. Some 2,400 years ago, they were controlled by ...
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These ancient Maya-era puppets may have been used in rituals
The puppets, unearthed in El Salvador, have movable heads, strange facial expressions and may have been dressed for ritual roles.
Archaeologists uncover 'creepy' puppets in odd location: 'This thing almost moved'
Multiple clay puppets with creepy open-mouthed expressions were discovered at the top of a pyramid in El Salvador. The ...
Greek Reporter1d
Amphipolis Finds: Child’s Tooth, Figurines Reveal Cultic Practices
An ancient human tooth belonging to a child and stunning figurines were recently uncovered at the Acropolis of Amphipolis.
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These Puppets May Have Been Used in Funeral Rituals 2,500 Years Ago
Five clay figurines uncovered in El Salvador feature detachable heads with holes, possibly allowing them to be moved like ...
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Puppets With 'Creepy' Facial Expressions Found in El Salvador Pyramid
The figures date back 2,400 years and seem to have been marionettes, worked with strings. All have expressions that change ...
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Tiny Jesus figurines left in U.S. Capitol following TikTok trend
In recent days, congressional staff working in the U.S. Capitol have reported seeing something unusual in the normally staid ...