A new find has emerged from the local soil: the remains of a young individual, who researchers suspect may have held a religious or clerical role, marking an incredibly rare and significant first for the region's historical record. By analyzing the skeletal remains, forensic anthropologist Dr. Passalacqua’s expertise is helping to reconstruct this young individual’s story through determining their physical health, age, lifestyle, and clues about their role in the community.

Check out the link to read the full feature in La Nueva España and dive deep into the excavation details and Dr. Passalacqua's analysis:

https://www.lne.es/llanera/2026/07/16/individuo-joven-vez-religioso-primer-132482750.html