The recent find of “The tomb of the Priest dated to 3,000 years before the present" in the archaeological site of Pacopampa, located in the province of Chota (Cajamarca region), will contribute to better understand how authorities and power emerged through priestly elites, as well as the social complexity in the Peruvian Andes, mainly in northern highlands, during the Formative period of the country's history.
The body of the priest was found in lying in a strange position, said one of the researchers. Ceramic bowls, emblems, and other objects were also found buried alongside his body.