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Peruvian mummies raise questions about Wari conquest of Nasca civilization

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What happened

For centuries, historians have drawn the boundaries of where ancient people lived based on the evidence they left behind.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:20:16 UTC.

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