A Spanish explorer from the 17th century described the temple as being used for demonic summonings and mentioned a witchcraft university nearby.
Photos from the scene show the mummy in a fetal position, wrapped in bandages, inside a cooler bag for the Latin American food delivery service Pedidos Ya.
Jewish and non-Jewish organizations have defended Gustavo Gorriti since around 30 people protested in front of his home in Lima last Tuesday
Recent excavations in Peru unearthed new details about the Chancay people.
The temple was built on top of a platform with adjoining structures in which religious officials would have lived, according to a study.
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