Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel

Loading the video No Comment Video. Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/09/2026 - 10:09 GMT+2 Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb with the remains of 38 people and gold and copper objects at the ancient Chan Chan site in northern Peru. Archaeologists have uncovered a collective tomb containing the remains of 38 people at Chan Chan, a vast pre-Hispanic adobe citadel in northern Peru. Aerial footage shows teams working among the remains and excavating the site. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The tomb was discovered a few weeks ago at the archaeological complex near Trujillo, around 500 kilometres north of Lima. The remains were found alongside copper and gold objects, adding to the evidence being studied at the ancient complex. Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimú civilisation, which flourished along Peru's northern coast before the Inca conquest. Archaeologists continue to investigate the tomb and its contents as they seek to learn more about the people buried there. The complex covers a large area, with the excavation work and archaeological remains visible from above. History Peru archaeology Top stories Now playing Next Archaeologists uncover 38 skeletons at ancient Peru citadel Now playing Next Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo Now playing Next Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 9th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next 'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, analyst warns Now playing Next UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports Now playing Next 11 European nations to sanction Israeli settlements in the West Bank Now playing Next Merz 'deeply shocked' after major AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt Now playing Next French billionaire Olivier Bouygues on trial in illegal hunting case Now playing Next Von der Leyen counters Trump with €200M investment in Greenland Now playing Next Thousands attend Mladić's funeral in Serbia despite EU warnings Now playing Next Popular Egyptian TV presenter to appeal drug-related death sentence Now playing Next Around one-third of young Europeans are "functionally illiterate", education expert says Now playing Next Former Spanish minister: Ceuta incident was a "hybrid attack" aimed at "weakening" the EU Now playing Next Occupied territory or colonial remnant? The nuance behind the British bases in Cyprus Now playing Next Europe Today: Ceuta cries out for EU help, Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Venice’s historic Regata Storica fills Grand Canal with colourful boats No Comment Inside Uzbekistan’s restored contemporary art centre No Comment Passengers face flight chaos in Indonesia after Anak Krakatau eruption No Comment Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana Europe News At least five killed in large-scale overnight Russian aerial attack on Ukraine's capital Europe News UK airports face more disruption after air traffic control glitch with 250 flights axed Europe News US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Jordan Europe News Ceuta President urges the EU to take firm action against Morocco, as the city is 'on the brink of collapse' Tech News Laundry, backflips and panda suits: Humanoid robots take over IFA 2026 Europe News Global trade accounted for 35% of the EU's carbon footprint in 2023, study finds Qatar Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region's security Business Line Made in Uzbekistan: Local brands look to new markets ADVERTISEMENT Earth Series From corals to saiga: Inside the recovery of threatened wildlife Europe News European Parliament's report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat up Europe News Zelenskyy expects Trump meeting in late September as Kyiv pushes for air defence and new talks Economy Serbia and Uzbekistan strike strategic partnership in Mirziyoyev's first Belgrade visit Health news Can dogs sniff out cancer? Indian start-up turns their noses to AI Europe News EU warns of new terror menace 25 years after 9/11 as online youths seek violent thrills Economy Canada hits US goods with tariffs of up to 50% as trade dispute escalates Europe News Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and security ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT