Archaeologists working in Peru have uncovered ancient serpent sculptures at the site of Vichama, offering new insight into how one of the Americas' oldest civilizations understood the natural world and survived periods of dramatic climate change.
The discoveries were announced...
Ancient obsidian tools unearthed in Peru have revealed new clues about trade routes that extended far beyond the borders of the powerful Wari Empire. Researchers recovered two large obsidian tools at Cerro de Oro, a coastal site in the...
Ancient DNA extracted from human remains in Peru shows that long-distance migration along the Pacific coast began centuries before the Inca Empire expanded into the region.
A study published in Nature Communications traces this movement to at least the 13th...
Archaeologists have uncovered what appears to be an ancient human sacrifice site on the northern coast of Peru, shedding light on burial rituals that date back over 2,000 years.
The discovery includes more than a dozen human skeletons found face...
Peru’s Ministry of Culture has revealed a 3,800-year-old clay sculpture artifact unearthed at the Vichama archaeological site, marking a significant find from what is considered the oldest civilization in Latin America.
The artifact, which reflects the artistic and ritual practices...
Archaeologists in northern Peru have uncovered ancient pre-Columbian mural reliefs at the Huaca Yolanda site in the La Libertad region.
The polychrome artwork, estimated to be 3,000 to 4,000 years old, was found in exceptional condition inside an adobe ceremonial...
