In the ancient, high desert lands of northwest Peru, it’s easy to see why water was more than just a necessity - it was practically divine. Nestled in the Andes, yet surrounded by arid terrain, water flowing from the mountains wasn't just a thirst-quencher; it was life itself. So, it's no surprise that around 3,800 years ago, a water-worshipping cult sprang up in the region. And thanks to recent excavations, archaeologists have unearthed four skeletal remains at Temple Queneto 2, located in the Queneto archaeological site in Peru. Water that Gives Life: A Social Orientation During Burial The burials included a couple of children, a teenager, and an adult, each carefully laid on their side, facing the mountains, a powerful gesture toward the life-giving water that flowed from them. According to a translated statement from the National University of Trujillo, this temple was a hub for the water-worshipping cult. And the fact that the dead were oriented in a kind of reverent pose toward the mountains speaks volumes about how this ancient society viewed their sacred water - not just as a physical sustenance, but as a spiritual lifeline too. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAmericasAncient PlacesRead Later