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Archaeology
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.
Traveling in Peru
Visit the Archaeological Site of Vichama, a Few Hours from Lima
Vichama is one of various archaeological sites not far from Lima that reveal the social and cultural practices of pre-Columbian societies.
Culture
A Visit to the Ancient City of Caral, Peru During COVID-19 Era
What can you expect when visiting Caral in the era of Covid-19? A U.S. archaeologist shares her recent experience.
Culture
The Oldest City in the Americas, Caral, As Seen By Drone (Video)
Peru is home to the earliest known civilization in the Americas: Caral. Take a virtual visit of the site, which is not far from the capital city of Lima.
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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.
Traveling in Peru
Marcahuamachuco: The New Machu Picchu of Northern Peru? (VIDEO)
Marcahuamachuco is one of the most important pre-Inca sites in northern Peru. Just a few hours from Trujillo, here's why you should visit.
Traveling in Peru
Vilcabamba: Visiting the Real Lost City of the Incas in Cusco (Video)
There are many alternative treks that use the city of Cusco, Peru as a starting point. The trek to Vilcabamba might be the most fascinating one.
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.