UM-Bot Posted September 27, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the mummified remains of more than 40 dogs buried with blankets and food alongside their human masters. The discovery was made during the excavation of two of the ancient Chiribaya people who lived in southern Peru between AD 900 and AD 1350. Experts say the dogs' treatment in death indicated the belief that the animals had an afterlife. Such a status for pets has only previously been seen in ancient Egypt. View: Full Article | Source: BBC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingThunder06 Posted September 28, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Having just lost my dog that I had in my life for almost 16 years, this article to me is so sweet. Blankets and food. How wonderful that they showed their admiration and love for these animals even after death. No laughing please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone_Collector Posted September 28, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2006 What? Who's to say they weren't killed and mummified believing they'll guard their masters in their afterlife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delko Posted September 28, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2006 There are so many mysteries in our planets the past! In Peru?! Wow! Perhaps that folks esteemed dogs as well as ancient Egyptians esteemed cats…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor Witness Posted September 28, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) Wow, what a great story. It looks like a little fox, as opposed to dog, which is what the American Chihuahua is believed to have originated from. They're even breeding Chihuahua's in Cali. with fox breeds, in order to get longer ears. Chihuahua's also like to eat insects, fruits and vegetables, more so than any other breed of "dog," and this is also indicative of the fox family. Edited September 28, 2006 by Raptor Witness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luziadus Posted October 5, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2006 At least we see that people from ancient past were more advanced than us about animal treatment,today we see so violence to the animals that I ask to myself why that people who treats so badly the animals have to live in this world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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