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…
Peru archaeology
Chankillo rivals Stonehenge as true solar observatory
I'm sorry, but really... Stonehenge, schmoan-henge! Want to visit a real monumental prehistoric solar observatory? Check out Chankillo, on Peru's northern coast, the oldest, grandest…
Restoration of Chankillo, the oldest solar observatory in the Americas, set to start
[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.
Gov’t Decree Will Open Peru’s Archaeological Sites to Private Sector Management
Peru's government this week modified the country's General Law of National Cultural Patrimony so that pre-Hispanic archaeological monuments can be administered by the private sector.…
Free exhibit of ancient artifacts from El Chorro tombs
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.