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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.
Archaeology
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.
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Pre-Inca Pachacamac Idol Escaped Destruction by Conquistadors
Studies show that the idol was in fact created by the pre-Inca culture Wari, prior to the arrival of the Inca empire to Pachacamac.
Archaeology
What to Do in Huaraz: Visit the Ancash Archaeological Museum
If you're in Huaraz and are seeking a way to learn about the area's great cultural history, consider making a trip to the Ancash Archaeological Museum.
Archaeology
A Thousand-Year-Old Ceremonial Enclosure Found in Peru
Peruvian archaeologists discovered in the north of Peru a ceremonial center over 1,000 years old where they found 18 human burials, six of them...
Traveling in Peru
Machu Picchu: Constructed Using Seismic-Resistant Architecture
Seismic activity in the 15th century prompted a shift in construction techniques which can be observed in the famous ancient citadel Machu Picchu.
Archaeology
How The Face of Queen Wari, Peruvian Pre-Inca Noble, Was Restored
It is believed that she was especially venerated because in her grave there were jewels and other artifacts of value.
If you saw her on...