During excavations in an area designated as Sector J1, the team identified the specialized structure strategically positioned near the settlement’s main pyramidal buildings. From this elevated vantage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient city of Penico unearthed in Peru (Peru Ministry of Culture) Researchers uncovered a circular structure on a hillside in ...

In Caral, Peru, on April 20, 2026, archaeologists uncovered a circular two-level structure in Áspero linked to astronomy and maritime observation within the ancient Caral civilization.

Archaeologists must have one of the coolest jobs ever—as long as a lifetime of digging around in the dirt yields some epic results, like priceless artifacts, treasure-filled tombs, or groundbreaking ...

Researchers believe Peñico gained influence following the decline of Caral, one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. - Caral Archaeological Zone/Handout/Reuters An ancient Peruvian city that ...

Archaeologists uncover a structure linked to astronomical observation in Peru, revealing how the civilization tracked natural ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An ancient city has been unveiled by archaeologists in Peru. Located in the Huaura province, Peñico has opened to the ...

New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their ...

The Chincha Islands off the coast of Peru are home to many seabird species that cover their island homes with thick layers of poop, or guano. New research now suggests that ancient Peruvians in the ...