The site of Caral, one of Peru's most important archaeological areas, has a new jewel in its crown after eight years of excavations, intense research and conservation work. It is called Peñico, and ...

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, researchers at the Áspero archaeological site in Peru have unearthed a complex stone structure that served as an ancient astronomical observatory. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Caral people viewed frogs as symbols of water and rainfall. At its height, the Caral civilization included an estimated 30 ...

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 ...

The woman—with skin, hair and nails still intact—belonged to the little-known Caral civilization, which flourished in Peru 5,000 years ago Reading time 2 minutes Roughly around the same time that ...

VICHAMA, PERU—Popular Science reports that Peruvian authorities announced several new discoveries from the Caral civilization site of Vichama, including a one-of-a-kind statuette. The site was a major ...

Archaeologists excavating some 4,000-year-old ruins in Peru found a circular altar used for ceremonial burns, officials said and photos show. Photo from Peru’s Ministry of Culture At the base of an ...

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