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Ancient 3,500-Year-Old City Discovered in Peru: Peñico Reveals Lost Chapter of Andean Civilization
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a 3,500-year-old ancient city, shedding light on one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. The site, named Peñico, is located in the Barranca province, about 200 kilometers north of Lima and 600 meters above sea level. A Strategic Trade Hub in Ancient Peru Experts believe Peñico played a key…
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A New Pyramid of the Caral Culture, Known as the Oldest Civilization in South America, Discovered
A team from the Caral Archaeological Zone has uncovered a new pyramidal structure in “Sector F” of the Chupacigarro archaeological site. This site is located just one kilometer west of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Supe Valley, Barranca province, Lima Region, Peru. Dr. Ruth Shady leads the multidisciplinary…