Posted by Alex in Pictures on April 14, 2009 at 7:06 pmPhoto: Steve Bourget
A team of archaeologists co-led by Steve Bourget of the University of Texas discovered a treasure-filled tomb of the Moche Culture in Peru. They found this gem amongst the content: a 1,500-year-old funerary mask of Lord Ucupe, dubbed the "king of bling" because he was covered head to toe in shiny jewels and metals.
Kelly Hearn and Ted Chamberlain of the National Geographic News have the story: Link
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The King of Bling
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