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 vibrant feathers of Amazonian parrots were both a fashion statement and a symbol of power for civilizations predating the Inca Empire. And these early fashion leaders went to great lengths for the ...

Explore the fascinating DNA results of the Paracas elongated skulls in Peru and uncover the mysterious genetic origins of this ancient civilization. Learn how these unique skulls reveal surprising ...

Explore the fascinating world of ancient elongated skulls from Peru and Bolivia in this in-depth investigation. Discover their unusual shapes, possible genetic anomalies, cranial deformation practices ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Officials said the ancient city of Kuélap is the most important archaeological site in northeastern Peru. Photo by Peru's Ministry of Culture. High up in the mountains of Peru’s Amazonas region, in ...