High in the Andes Mountains, at the Khonkho Wankane ceremonial center near Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, archaeologists have found evidence of what they believe is a “defleshing” ritual. Yup, you read that right. In one of the unlooted ceremonial rooms were hundreds of bits of human bone from at least 25 different people, each bit of bone coated in white plaster. Interestingly the isotope analysis of the bones indicated they were not locals. Archaeologists also found calcium oxide aka quicklime which becomes a corrosive liquid when mixed with water and heated. Perfect for getting flesh off bones.
The researchers hypothesize that pilgrims to the site would bring remains of their loved ones. Here the bones would get the remaining flesh removed, and preserved, so that the pilgrims could keep them as relics. It was a way to honor and remember those who had passed.
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