7 Satisfying Facts About The Sea Turtle - Page 6 of 9

Sea turtles were once worshipped

The Moche people of Peru worshipped sea turtles. The Moche civilization lived on the northeast coast of Peru from around 100 AD to 700 AD. Being an agricultural civilization and known for their fishing, it is no wonder that they would have worshipped the sea turtle. Many artworks and artifacts depict sea turtles, which would suggest they were vital in Moche society.