Stone alignments revealed an ancient temple, called Palaspata after the native name for the area. The temple complex is approximately 125 meters long by 145 meters wide — about the size of a city ...

Located near Lake Titicaca in Bolivia, the millennia-old city of Tiwanaku was built almost 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level, making it one of the highest urban centers ever constructed.

Peruvian archaeologists on Tuesday announced the discovery of a burial platform of the pre-Inca culture Chimú, containing 38 ...

The mysterious Inca Empire is a source of endless fascination to many, representing the largest and most elaborate society of pre-Columbian America. But long before the west coast of South America was ...

Chachapoyas means “cloud forest” or “people of the clouds.” It refers to a pre-Incan civilization found in northern Peru. And when you’re standing atop the ancient Kuélap Fortress—at an elevation of ...

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Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

On April 27, 2026, as dry season approaches in the Bolivian Altiplano, Tiwanaku stands as a testament to a civilization predating the Incas by centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage site reveals ...

Learn how ancient DNA and isotope analysis revealed that Amazon parrots were transported alive across the Andes to coastal Peru in a pre-Inca trade network. Long before the Inca Empire rose to power, ...