El Salvador, Clay Puppets and Ancient Pyramid

Archaeologists In El Salvador Find Clay Puppets With ‘Creepy’ Expressions Atop An Ancient Pyramid
In 2022, archaeologists were excavating ancient ruins in El Salvador when they came across five clay figurines atop the site's tallest pyramid. While examining the artifacts, researchers realized that strings could be threaded through small holes in their necks to make their heads turn from side to side.
Highly expressive ancient puppets found in Salvadorian pyramid
A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the country’s historical connection with its Central American neighbors. Three of the figures were made of fine clay and had adjustable heads with holes in them that may have been controlled using a string,
2,400-year-old ceramic dolls found on El Salvador pyramid. See their expressive faces
Polish archaeologists who were excavating a large pyramid in San Isidro, El Salvador, found a collection of items that resembled a funeral deposit but were missing human remains, according to a March 5 Facebook post from Antiquity. With the items were five ceramic figurines dating to around 400 B.C., researchers said.
2,400-Year-Old Clay Puppets With Moveable Heads Found Atop Ancient Pyramid
A remarkable collection of five pre-Hispanic clay puppets with rotating heads has been discovered in El Salvador. Aside from the expert craftsmanship that went into making the items, the ancient figurines are notable for the context in which they were found - atop the largest pyramid at the mysterious site of San Isidro.
Ancient ‘Puppets’ Discovered atop El Salvador’s Pyramid Link Rituals Across Central America
Archaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered five ancient clay puppets atop a pyramid at San Isidro, suggesting a vast cultural network.
Rare 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop El Salvador pyramid
Archaeologists in El Salvador found five rare ceramic puppets atop a pyramid structure. These artifacts, estimated to be 2,400 years old, were likely used in public rituals to depict well-known events, either mythical or real, suggesting cultural ties between El Salvador's ancient societies and their Central American neighbors.
Archaeologists make unnerving 2,400-year-old discovery at top of ancient pyramid
Archaeologists continue to discover more and more historical sites, with a 4,000-year-old ‘Stonehenge-like’ discovery being found under a housing estate in Denmark recently.
Stunning 2,400-Year-Old Puppets Discovered In El Salvador Pyramid
Five prehistoric clay puppets with revolving heads have been discovered in El Salvador, a country in North America.
Archaeologists Discover Puppets Used in 2,400-Year-Old Rituals Atop Pyramid
"One of the most striking features of the puppets is their dramatic facial expressions," said archaeologist Jan Szymański.
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Ancient puppets that smile or scowl hint at shared rituals
Clay figurines found on top of the remnants of a pyramid in what is now El Salvador might have been used in public ceremonies ...
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5 Clay Figures with Dramatic Expressions Found Atop a Pyramid in El Salvador Could Be Ritual Puppets from 400 B.C.
According to radiocarbon dating and ceramic analysis, the figures were likely buried in the pyramid’s dome around 400 B.C. Location ... feature decorative details such as incised skirts in the ...