Peru
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
Machu Picchu Reopens for a Single Stranded Tourist
Jesse Katayama, 26, waited seven months for his chance to see the mountainous 15th-century Inca settlement
Hummingbirds in the Andes Go to Chilly Extremes for a Good Night’s Sleep
The longer a bird spent in a state of torpor, the less body mass it lost overnight
New Tool Tracks Climate Change's Impact on World Heritage Sites
The online portal showcases the craggy cliffs surrounding Edinburgh Castle, Easter Island's famed sculptures and other cultural heritage hotspots
This Inca Idol Survived the Spanish Conquest. 500 Years Later, Archaeologists Are Unveiling Its History
A new analysis suggests the Pachacamac Idol, once thought destroyed, is probably older—and less bloody—than once believed
Archaeologists Identify 143 New Nazca Lines
The trove of newly documented geoglyphs includes a humanoid figure identified by artificial intelligence
Research Suggests Machu Picchu Was Purposely Built on Top of Intersecting Fault Lines
It's believed the fissures produced chunks of cracked rock that aided in the construction of the city's tightly fitted stone walls
Pioneering Conservation Project Saves Earthquake-Damaged Peruvian Church
The work was part of a larger initiative to retrofit earthen buildings that are vulnerable to seismic activity
Scientists Identify Exotic Birds Depicted in Peru’s Mysterious Nazca Lines
The researchers argue that the non-native birds’ presence must be closely related to the etchings’ overall purpose
Archaeologists, Tour Operators, Locals Raise Alarm Over International Airport at Machu Picchu
They are petitioning the government to reconsider the project, which is planned to be completed by 2023
Beer Fueled Diplomacy in This Ancient Empire
Analysis shows a brewery at a Wari outpost in the mountains of southern Peru strengthened bonds with friends and neighbors
What Llama-Poop-Eating Mites Tell Us About the Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire
Lake-dwelling mite populations boomed at the height of the Andean civilization but dropped following the arrival of Spanish conquistadors
How the Remnants of Human Poop Could Help Archaeologists Study Ancient Populations
Undigested molecules persist in soil for hundreds or even thousands of years, acting as biomarkers that show the ebbs and flows of bygone civilizations
Peru's Rainbow Mountain Could Be in Danger Following Surge in Popularity
Up to 1,000 tourists visit the colorful ridge every day. But this influx of people is eroding the nature
Archaeologists Discover Site of One of History's Largest-Recorded Incidents of Child Sacrifice
The excavation uncovered the remains of more than 140 children and 200 llamas, who were sacrificed some 550 years ago in Peru's northern coast
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