Peru
Archaeologists Discover 1,400-Year-Old Murals of Two-Faced Men in Peru
The new finds are shedding light on the Moche people, who lived on Peru's northern coast
Machu Picchu Reopens Following Weeks of Civil Unrest
Authorities, protesters and businesses came to an agreement to ensure the site's safety
Fifteen Million People at Risk of Severe Floods From Melting Glaciers
Rising temperatures could worsen glacial lake outbursts, unleashing massive inland waves on downstream communities, a study finds
Peru Closes Machu Picchu Amid Anti-Government Protests
More than 50 people have died as demonstrations escalate and police crack down on dissent
This Congressman Was Sworn Into Office With Rare Superman Comic
California’s Robert Garcia says the superhero embodies values like truth and justice
Eight Mummified Children Found in Peru May Have Been Sacrificed in an Ancient Funeral Ritual
The remains were discovered in the tomb of an elite member of a pre-Inca city buried 1,200 years ago
Why Did 16th-Century Andean Villagers String Together the Bones of Their Ancestors?
Researchers suggest the practice was a response to Spanish conquistadors' desecration of the remains
Meet Elmer and Lima, a Same-Sex Penguin Couple Fostering a Chick at a Syracuse Zoo
The two male birds are 'exemplary' parents, says the zoo’s director
Tsunami-Triggered Oil Spill Devastates Marine Wildlife on Peru's Coast After Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
The country declared a 90-day environmental emergency after 264,000 gallons of crude oil contaminated a biodiverse swath of its coastal ecosystems
Archaeologists Unearth 800-Year-Old Mummy in Peru
Scholars are studying the remains in hopes of learning more about the Indigenous peoples who lived in the region prior to the rise of the Inca Empire
Mass Grave of Women, Children Found in Pre-Hispanic City in Peru
Buried in the Chimú Empire capital of Chan Chan, some of the deceased were interred with needles and sewing tools
1,000-Year-Old Mask Was Painted With Human Blood
The gold mask found in Peru was used in the burial of an elite leader from the Sicán culture
Machu Picchu Is Older Than Previously Thought, Radiocarbon Dating Suggests
New research indicates that the Inca settlement was in continuous use from at least 1420 to 1530
A Golden Symbol of National Identity Returns to Peru
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian has sent an ancient, pre-Inca breastplate back home
In a Remote Amazon Region, Study Shows Indigenous Peoples Have Practiced Forest Conservation for Millennia
Smithsonian researcher Dolores Piperno says native people have always played an important role in sustainability
3,200-Year-Old Mural of Knife-Wielding Spider God Found in Peru
Local farmers accidentally destroyed 60 percent of the shrine complex that houses the ancient Cupisnique painting
The Uphill Battle to Stop Peru From Building a New Airport Near Machu Picchu
Opinions are divided in the agrarian town of Chinchero, where the airport is slated to open in 2025
Twelve Ancient and Enduring Places Around the World
From Smithsonian Books, towering temples, dramatic works of art and early settlements that have stood the test of time
Sacrificed Llamas Found in Peru Were Likely a Gift From the Inca
The elaborately decorated animals were probably buried alive alongside similarly adorned guinea pigs
2,000-Year-Old Nazca Line Featuring Lounging Cat Found in Peru
The enormous glyph is one of hundreds of ancient etchings scattered across the arid region
