Delving into History: Remarkable Discoveries at Panama’s El Caño Archaeological Park

The recent archaeological discovery in Panama provides valuable insights into the sophisticated Coclé society. The Coclé culture was known for its distinctive artistic style, with expertly crafted gold objects being a significant part of their archaeological artifacts. The tomb, believed to belong to a Coclé lord, or even a high-status chief, dating back to 750 CE, contained a wealth of funerary offerings, including ceramic and gold artifacts. The tomb was uncovered by researchers at the El Caño Archaeological Park. Dr. Julia Mayo, the director of the El Caño Foundation and leader of the archaeological project, revealed that along with the lord (or chief), up to 31 other people who were sacrificially buried to serve as companions were found in the tomb. The lord was buried in a face-down position on top of the body of a woman, a common burial practice of the Coclé culture. The excavation of the burial site is still ongoing, so the exact number of individuals in the tomb is yet to be determined. <a href="https://medium.com/@karmenkingery/delving-into-history-remarkable-discoveries-at-panamas-el-ca%C3%B1o-archaeological-park-5773f40bdb1c">Learn More</a>