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We transmit the social history of Caral to Peru and the world. The Caral Archaeological Zone (ZAC), Executing Unit 003 of the Ministry of Culture, on its website entitled Caral Treasures, has spread the archaeological piece of the month, in which they stand out to Guayaba, fruit consumed by the former inhabitants of Caral civilization.
Recent scientific research, based on isotopic analysis, have shown that Guayaba was an essential food in the diet of the former residents of the Valleys of Supe and Huaura, such as Vichama (1800-1500 BC). It is the fruit with the most remains found in the archaeological site, followed by the lucuma, they say on the Museocral website.
This publication also highlights the medicinal use of plants in Caral, and adequate food, based on archaeological evidence.
The use of medicinal plants in ancient Peru has been registered in funeral contexts and offerings. In the urban centers of the Caral civilization, remains of various species used for healing purposes have been found, including pepper, the Pacae, La Palta, El Sauce and Guayaba, they point out.
In addition, it was discovered that in Caral there was full knowledge about medicinal plants. The Caralinos maintained a balanced diet. Thanks to agricultural and fishing technological innovations, they could consume a wide variety of vegetables and the so -called marine superfoods, such as anchovy and algae. This guaranteed healthy development and integral nutrition.
He entered the museocral website and discovers what other treasures were found in the investigations carried out in twelve urban centers of the first civilization of the American continent. In addition, you will know the Cararal Virtual Museum, the digital resources that have been disseminated, games and more.
