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The latest news about Peru
New Feline Geoglyph Discovered in the Nazca Lines Site
The once faded drawing of the feline figure was discovered and restored by archaeologists doing maintenance work in the Nazca Lines site.
Culture
The Great Creations of the Paracas and Nazca Cultures in Peru
Peru’s southern coast was once home to two of the most fascinating cultures of the Americas: the Nazca and the Paracas. Here's what you should know about them.
tourism
Gran Pajatén: The Ancient Ruins so Precious You’ll Need a Permit to Visit
Lesser known than Kuelap, the Chachapoyas ruins of Gran Pajatén are equally—if not more so—visually striking and enigmatic.
Traveling in Peru
Moche Religious Sites: Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna in Trujillo
The Moche Huaca de la Luna and Huaca del Sol are examples of how advanced the early civilizations of Peru were. Learn more here.
Archaeology
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.
Traveling in Peru
Ancient Lima: Discover the Pre-Hispanic Past of Peru’s Capital
Discover the history of the Lima region, an area that thrived as a focal point of ancient societies long before the arrival of the Spanish.
The latest news about Peru
Discover Ancient Peru with Museo Larco (Virtually)
Got two minutes to discover ancient Peru? The museum will use its social media platforms to showcase an informative miniseries beginning this Wednesday, April...
Culture
Ancient Inca Artifacts Found Underground by Lima Gas Workers
Close to 300 artifacts have been found by gas workers in Lima over the past two decade. Some of the findings are 2,000 years old.