In Chan Chan, Peru, archaeologists have uncovered afunerary complex belonging to the Chimú elite thathad beensealed off for over 600 years. The discovery, announced by Peru’s Ministry of Culture, took place within the walled…
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Majestic, millennia-old, shrouded in mystery, Machu Picchu was rediscovered in Peru on July 24, 1911 by U.S. historian and lecturer Hiram Bingham (Honolulu, 1875 - Washington, 1956). Indeed, the date symbolizes a crucial moment in the…
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The archaeological site of Peñico, in the Supe Valley in Peru, has been officially unveiled to the public as a new stage in the historical exploration of the preInca Andean civilization. This was announced by the director of the…
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A new archaeological discovery has taken place in northeastern Peru, within the Río Abiseo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced the identification of more than 100 previously unknown…
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The government of Peru has decided to cancel a plan to reduce the protected area around the famous Nazca Lines(we discussed it here), an archaeological site and World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. The measure, announced in May, had…
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The Peruvian government has decided to reduce the protected area around the famous Nazca Lines in Peru's Nazca Desert, raising a wave of criticism from the scientific community and environmental organizations. According to an announcement…
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