A significant archaeological discovery in Peru has unveiled the remains of a high-status woman from the Caral civilization, dating back approximately 5,000 years. The remarkable find, unearthed at the ...

Near Peru's coast lies Caral, which existed as Egyptians were building the pyramids, and is the first known ancient city of ...

Archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of the remains of a woman who lived approximately 5,000 years ago and is believed to have belonged to the elite of the Caral civilization, one of the ...

Officials said the ancient city of Kuélap is the most important archaeological site in northeastern Peru. Photo by Peru's Ministry of Culture. High up in the mountains of Peru’s Amazonas region, in ...

High up in the mountains of Peru’s Amazonas region, in the 1,000-year-old city of Kuélap, archaeologists have unearthed a unique tower tomb with a set of bones buried inside. The discovery was made at ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Americas’ oldest known civilization had a thing for frogs. At ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Ari Caramanica, Vanderbilt University (THE CONVERSATION) Seeing the north coast of ...