Archaeology

800 Year-Old Mummy Found Near the Capital City of Lima (VIDEO)

Archaeologists unearthed the mummy inside the archeological site of Cajamarquilla.A group of researchers from the National University of San Marcos discovered a mummy that is thought to be between...

Peruvian Embassy in France Receives Archaeological Artifacts

Peru's embassy in France received archaeological assets from the association "Les Amis du Patrimoine."

4 Lesser-Known Pre-Columbian Wonders in Peru You Should Know About

The origin and purpose of these four lesser-known wonders of Pre-Columbian cultures continue to keep experts and enthusiasts mystified.

Mummy Juanita: The Sacrificed Inca Girl Found Frozen in Arequipa (Videos)

The well-preserved frozen body of the young Inca girl is a National Patrimony of Peru. Learn more about the famous Mummy Juanita.

National Geographic: 500-Year-Old Inca Offering Found in Lake Titicaca

An international team of archaeologists found the Inca offering deep in the waters of Lake Titicaca, undisturbed for 500 years.

Pachacamac: The Ruins of a Pre-Inca Pilgrimage Site Near Lima

Pachacamac is one of the most important pre-Inca pilgramige sites in South America. Here's what to know, what to see and how to get there.

5,000 Year-Old Pyramid Found in Ancash (Photos)

Archeologists dug through six meters of soil to find what is most likely a ceremonial structure in the shape of a pyramid used 5,000 years ago in Ancash.

Have You Heard About the New Nazca Lines Recently Discovered?

Researchers have found over 140 new Nazca lines, one of which stretches longer than the Statue of Liberty stands tall. What purpose did the geoglyphs serve?

This Archaeology Discovery in Peru is Over 3,000 Years Old

A megalithic temple found in Lambayeque is believed to have served for fertility rituals. Read on about this archaeology discovery in Peru here.

National Geographic Drones Unveil Inca Site in Cusco

A drone using laser technology allowed National Geographic researches to dig unveil previously unknown features of the Inca site Wat'a in Cusco.

Thousand-Year-Old Dog Fossil Found in Ancash

Archeologists found the dog fossils in great condition in a Sechin archeological site in the province of Casma, reports El Comercio.