Peru

Beach of Bones: Archaeologists Dig Up 3,000-Year-Old Mass Sacrifice Site North of Lima

Some of the 14 bodies were found face down with their hands tied behind their backs near a Cupisnique ritual temple.

Illustration: Ruins in Peru.
Archaeologists uncover a skull found at the Puemape temple, where recent excavations led by the Chicama Archaeological Program have uncovered evidence that may reshape understanding of early ritual architecture and ancestor worship, in La Libertad, Peru, in this handout photo released on August 7, 2

Rare ceremonial heads discovered in Peru shed light on 'Warriors of the Clouds'

Illustration: Peruvian mummy.

A 1,000-Year-Old Mummy Unearthed Under Busy Lima Avenue

An 'unexpected' find: Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old polychrome mural with reliefs in Peru.

An 'unexpected' find: Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old polychrome mural with reliefs in Peru


Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

Archaeologists unveil Peñico, a city that thrived 3,500 years ago, linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Amazon.

 A worker brushes a decorated wall at Limon archaeological complex, where two chambers used for political ceremonies of the Mochica culture, of more than 1,500 years old, were recently discovered according to archaeologist Walter Alva, in Lambayeque, Peru, January 10, 2018.

Peru restores full protection to Nazca Lines

Decision to reduce protected area drew criticism over fears of illegal mining and agricultural encroachment.

 Peru restores full protection to Nazca Lines.

Supposedly dead Iván wakes up, funeral turns into viral sensation

Incident being investigated as possible case of catalepsy, say local media.

 Supposedly dead Iván wakes up, funeral turns into viral sensation.

Vandal defaces Peru's ancient Chan Chan site with obscene graffiti

Peruvian Ministry of Culture condemned the act of vandalism, calling it a 'serious insult to our history and cultural heritage'.

 The ancient ruins of Chan Chan in Peru.

'Not just visions': Hidden chamber reveals uses of psychoactives in ancient Peruvian culture

"Taking psychoactives was not just about seeing visions. It was part of a tightly controlled ritual, likely reserved for a select few, reinforcing the social hierarchy."

 'Not just visions': Hidden chamber reveals uses of psychoactives in ancient Peruvian culture.

Ancient mass grave with battle-wounded skeletons discovered in Peru

Archaeologist Jósef Szykulski concluded that the group associated with the mass grave at El Curaca won the battle, as the remains were buried in accordance with ritual.

 Ancient mass grave with battle-wounded skeletons discovered in Peru.

Archaeologists discover mass Chuquibamba Culture grave in Peru

Anthropological analysis suggests all individuals died from traumatic injuries, indicating they were victims of armed conflict.

 Archaeologists discover mass Chuquibamba Culture grave in Peru.

Peruvian fisherman survives 95 days lost at sea by eating cockroaches

61-year-old Peruvian fisherman Máximo Napa Castro was discharged from the hospital and reunited with his family.

 Peruvian fisherman survives 95 days lost at sea by eating cockroaches.

The Capacocha rituals: Decoding Inca child sacrifices on volcano summits

Boys and girls were selected, often as part of an annual tribute to the Inca state. Chosen children typically came from noble families hoping to gain political favor through these rituals.

 Pichu Pichu volcano.

Man caught on camera vandalizing Cusco's Stone of Twelve Angles

The Stone of the Twelve Angles is one of the most representative icons of Inca architecture, known for the perfect interlocking of its stones without the use of cement or mortar.

 Inca Stone of 12 Angles in Cusco Peru.

Reached South America: The Israeli solution for digital agriculture

The ag-tech company Phytech has established branches in Peru and Chile to provide digital agriculture solutions across Central and South America.

 Digital agriculture