This led archaeologists to assume the population was around 20-30 inhabitants.

In a plea bargain, they led police and archaeologists to the discovery site.

This information also led archaeologists to believe that Yarumela as a center had a focus on precious commodities.

This information and a remote sensing survey, led archaeologists to two significant wrecks.

However further study of their differing ceramic technologies over the years has led archaeologists to reclassify them as two separate cultures.

A large collection of gold objects nearby has led archaeologists to speculate that this trade resulted in considerable wealth for the town's residents.

Preliminary studies led archaeologists to conclude that the remains were approximately 1,200 years old when discovered, placing the burial to the late classic period.

The lingam's large size has led archaeologists to conclude it could be the principal idol of the ancient temple.

No human remains have been found in the settlement leading archaeologists to believe the populace had escaped, although not all had made it to safety.

The remains of pottery found at Cahuachi led archaeologists to believe that the site was specifically non-urban and ceremonial in nature.