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A magnificent embroidered mantle found in the Paracas Necropolis.

DossiersOctober 2, 2020

10 Unique Examples of Ancient Paracas Textile That Will Leave You in Awe

The Paracas Textile creations are among the most exquisite treasures found from the pre-Colombian period of South America. It is absolutely amazing how this ancient civilization created over 100 natural…

A fine example of the craftsmanship of the ancient Paracas culture - one of the many embroidered textiles found in the Paracas Necropolis.

DossiersOctober 2, 2020

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Paracas Culture

The Paracas Culture is known for its mummy bundles, textiles and unusual cranial shapes. Here is what archaeological evidence can—and cannot—tell us about the people behind the mystery.