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Archaeologists discover 1,200-year-old mummified hairless dog in Peru

Archaeologists have discovered 1,200-year-old remains of Peru’s famous hairless dogs at an ancient Wari Empire burial site, including remarkably preserved mummies and puppies buried alongside humans. Their unusual teeth, diets, and burial arrangements reveal surprising clues about how ancient Peruvians cared for, bred, and sometimes discarded their dogs.

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Archaeologists discover 1,200-year-old mummified hairless dog in Peru
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