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New Feline Nazca Lines
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.

October 19, 2020

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Cusco  ·  Traveling in Peru
Debunking 3 Myths About Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the most visited places in the world. Here is the truth behind 3 longstanding myths surrounding the Inca citadel.

July 3, 2020

larco-museum
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 1. Culture has never seemed so accessible as it has in these times of social distancing. […]

March 31, 2020

monolith engraving amazon peru
The latest news about Peru
2,000 Year-Old Engravings Found in Peruvian Amazon Monolith

A 3D scanner allowed explorers to see a variety of engravings on a monolith believed to be 2,000 years old located in the Amazon jungle of Peru.

January 27, 2020

plesiosaur-paleontology
Sin categoría  ·  The latest news about Peru
Fossil of Large Marine Reptile Discovered in Lima

The fossil of an Early Cretaceous species, the first of its kind found in Peru, was discovered along the Pacific coastline of the Chorrillos district. Peruvian paleontology has made yet another contribution to knowledge of past life on Earth. Fossil […]

October 15, 2019

remains four legged whale
Archaeology  ·  Environment  ·  The latest news about Peru
Remains Of An Ancient Four-Legged Whale Are Found In Peru

Researchers found the remains of an ancient four-legged whale in 42.6-million-year old sediments on the coast of Peru. The structure of the animal is similar to that of an otter. “The cetaceans, the group that includes whales and dolphins, originated […]

April 8, 2019

Archaeology  ·  The latest news about Peru
Archaeologists In Peru Discover Another Incan Tomb

Last Friday, February 15, Peruvian archaeologists discovered an Inca tomb in the north of Peru and they believe that this person used to be part of an elite group of the empire. “The discovery was made on the Mata Indio […]

February 18, 2019

Archaeology  ·  The latest news about Peru
Remains Of A Woman From Ancient Times Found Untouched

On November 2016, archaeologist Clarisa Otero and her team unearthed the remains of a woman found in a fetal position and wrapped in blankets tied with ropes. Experts believe that her skeleton was never moved and has remained in the […]

February 1, 2019

Archaeology  ·  Culture  ·  The latest news about Peru
Skeletons Found In Lambayeque Were Missing Bones Which Were Probably Used For Jewelry

Thirty tombs were found in the Lambayeque region in Peru with 32 skeletons belonging to the Moche culture and some of them were missing their feet. “It is believed these people, of which many were children, had their feet removed […]

December 12, 2018

potatoes
Archaeology  ·  The latest news about Peru
Peruvians Have Been Eating Potatoes Since Ancient Times

Archaeologists in Peru continue to question whether potatoes were only eaten by the elite or more widely consumed. An article published by Forbes states, “Potatoes were known to be present in the Moche culture, but previously archaeologists only knew them […]

November 5, 2018

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