New Study Reshapes Understanding of Moche Chronology
The Moche civilization of ancient Peru, known for its incredible ceramics and monumental architecture, flourished for a much shorter time than previously thought, according to…
[Originally published May 3, 2017] Restoration work to put Chankillo, the oldest known solar observatory in the Americas, more prominently on Peru’s tourist map will begin next month, daily newspaper La República reports.
Back in October 2009, Walter Alva, the preeminent archaeologist of Northern Peru, decided to focus his attention on the El Chorro archaeological zone, with little expectation of making any significant finds, according to daily El Comercio.