Peru
Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru
Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.
Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run
Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis
Peru presidential candidate Sanchez accused of financial crimes after advancing to runoff
Inca children were drugged with cocaine to keep them calm before being sacrificed- study
Archaeologists examined the ancient hair and fingernails of children around age six to find the presence of intoxicating drugs, which were reportedly effective in calming them before sacrifice.
Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple
Located 3,200 meters above sea level, at least 35 underground passageways have been found over the years of excavations.
Study suggests we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name
Reviewing centuries-old documents and more recent field notes, researchers conclude the Incan name of the site was “Huayna Picchu.”
Six pre-Incan infant mummies found in Peru
Archaeologists believe the young children likely sacrificed to accompany a nobleman into the afterlife.
Ancient Peruvians may have served hallucinogenic drink at political meets
A study shows that the ancient Wari people used to mix special berries, known for their hallucinogenic properties, with a popular alcoholic drink.
Archaeologists find bound mummy in fetal position in Peru
Researchers think that the state and position in which they found a skeleton in Peru was common practice at the time.
Archaeologists find 800-year old mummy in Peru
The mummy was found inside an underground structure found on the outskirts of the city of Lima. In the tomb were also offerings including ceramics, vegetable remains and stone tools.
Hodaya Monsonego lands in Israel after two-year detainment in Peru
Hodaya Monsonego returned to Israel after serving jail time after she was arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling in Peru.
Hodaya Monsonego, detained in Peru for 2 years, to return to Israel
Monsonego, who is cognitively impaired, was jailed in Peru for 10 months on charges of drug smuggling.
Peru: 3,200 years old mural of pre-contact Spider deity found
The Cupisnique site was mostly destroyed when local farmers wanted to expand their crops, but thanks to researchers, the mural was discovered.
