The project focused on a semicircular piazza outside the arena, where spectators crowded under two arcades comprised of ...

Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the ...

They've currently found a minimum of 227 children, who were likely sacrificed as a ritualistic offering to appease the ...

Archaeologists were puzzled when they found parrot feathers in a pre-Inca burial in coastal Peru. A new study suggests that ...

For centuries, tales of secret tunnels beneath the ancient Inca capital of Cusco were considered little more than legends. Today, archaeology is beginning to substantiate these claims in the ruins ...

Parrots are vibrant, charismatic, and fascinating creatures. They have become popular pets, but they are a huge ...

Join a virtual tour of Machu Picchu with researcher Brian Forster and explore one of the world’s most breathtaking ancient sites. Travel from Peru’s Sacred Valley to the legendary Inca citadel and ...

Could ancient humans really have built the pyramids without extraterrestrial help? Or do such questions reveal more about ...

Considering the average cost of food, transportation and lodging — along with the most impressive and fun places to visit — ...

A new discovery reveals over 5,000 perfectly aligned pits on a hillside in Peru.

A study of Inca skeletons reveals how ancient communities cared for those affected by disabilities and chronic illnesses in ...

Seabird poop played a key role in Chincha Kingdom agriculture, fueling economic growth and political influence in ancient ...