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 ...

When the Spanish colonized Peru in the 16th century, they tore down the Incan temples and palaces, leaving the base level of original stone masonry in place. On top of those they built European-style ...

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 ...

In the Providence Public Library, a new exhibit is showcasing pre-Hispanic Peruvian artifacts in celebration of the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Peru.

ANCASH, PERU—According to a report by the Andina News Agency, a unique sculptural ceramic vessel found at the site of Chankillo continues to underscore the connection between solar rituals and the ...

Ari Caramanica receives funding from The National Endowment for the Humanities. Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it’s one of the driest deserts ...