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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Science
- Malay Mail
Lost Peruvian city Peñico reveals ancient trade networks, shedding light on 3,500-year-old civilisation
LIMA, July 8 — Archaeologists last week unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilisations in the Middle East and Asia. Drone footage released by researchers shows the city centre is marked by a circular structure on a hillside terrace, with remains of stone and mud buildings constructed some 600 metres (1,970 feet) above sea level. The urban centre, named Peñico, is located in the northern Barranca province and was founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC. It is close to where the Caral civilisation, the oldest in the Americas, developed 5,000 years ago. Caral, comprised of 32 monumental structures, is considered a contemporary of civilisations in Egypt, India, Sumeria and China. However, unlike them, it developed in complete isolation, according to researchers. Ruth Shady, the archaeologist who led the research into Peñico, said the newly unveiled city is key because experts believe it emerged after the Caral civilisation was devastated by climate change. 'They were situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the highlands and the jungle,' Shady said. Archaeologist Marco Machacuay, a researcher with the Ministry of Culture, said at a news conference that Peñico's importance lies in it being the continuation of the Caral society. After eight years of studies, researchers have identified up to 18 structures in Penico, including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. The walls of a central plaza stand out for their sculptural reliefs and depictions of the pututu, a conch shell trumpet whose sound carries over long distances. Aerial view of the archaeological zone in the northern Barranca province in this undated handout photo released on July 3, 2025. — Reuters pic/Caral Archaeological Zone handout In other buildings, researchers found clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects and necklaces made from beads and seashells, they added. Peru is a centre of ancient cultures and home to archaeological sites such as the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Cusco and the mysterious Nazca lines located in the desert region along the country's central coast. — Reuters
CTV News
5 days ago
- Science
- CTV News
Archeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
The Peruvian flag flies outside an office building in the financial district of Lima, Peru. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg Archeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia. Drone footage released by researchers shows the city center is marked by a circular structure on a hillside terrace, with remains of stone and mud buildings constructed some 600 metres (1,970 feet) above sea level. The urban center, named Peñico, is located in the northern Barranca province and was founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC. It is close to where the Caral civilization, the oldest in the Americas, developed 5,000 years ago. Caral, comprised of 32 monumental structures, is considered a contemporary of civilizations in Egypt, India, Sumeria and China. However, unlike them, it developed in complete isolation, according to researchers. Ruth Shady, the archeologist who led the research into Peñico, said the newly unveiled city is key because experts believe it emerged after the Caral civilization was devastated by climate change. 'They were situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the highlands and the jungle,' Shady said. Archeologist Marco Machacuay, a researcher with the Ministry of Culture, said at a news conference that Peñico's importance lies in it being the continuation of the Caral society. After eight years of studies, researchers have identified up to 18 structures in Penico, including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. The walls of a central plaza stand out for their sculptural reliefs and depictions of the pututu, a conch shell trumpet whose sound carries over long distances. In other buildings, researchers found clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects and necklaces made from beads and seashells, they added. Peru is a center of ancient cultures and home to archeological sites such as the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Cusco and the mysterious Nazca lines located in the desert region along the country's central coast. (Reporting by Marco Aquino and Carlos Valdez for Reuters TV; Editing by David Gregorio)
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Science
- Scottish Sun
Incredible ancient lost city from 3,500-years-ago home to the Americas' oldest civilization uncovered in Peru
AN ANCIENT city that is over 3,500 years old has been unearthed in Peru. The ancient city of Peñico is thought to have been a vital link between early Pacific coast settlements and remote communities deep in the Andes and Amazon. 4 Aerial view of the archaeological zone in the northern Barranca province as archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru Credit: Reuters 4 It is believed to date back to between 1,800 and 1,500 BC Credit: Reuters 4 Archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on what became of the Americas' oldest civilisation Credit: Reuters Located in the northern Barranca province - around 120 miles north of Lima - the site lies around 1,970 feet above sea level. It is believed to date back to between 1,800 and 1,500 BC - around the period that early civilisations were flourishing in the Middle East and Asia. Archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on what became of the Americas' oldest civilisation, the Caral. Incredible drone footage shows a circular structure on a hillside terrace at the city's centre - surrounded by the remains of stone and mud buildings. After eight years of research 18 structures were found including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. Objects were also discovered in buildings at the site including ceremonial objects, clay sculptures of human and animal figures and necklaces made from beads and seashells. Peñico is located close to where Caral was established 5,000 years ago in the Supe valley of Peru, around 3,000 BC. Recognised as the oldest known civilisation in the Americas, Caral features 32 monuments. This includes large pyramid structures, sophisticated irrigation agriculture and urban settlements. It is believed to have developed in isolation to other comparative early civilisations in India, Egypt, Sumeria and China. Ancient Pompeii home unseen for 2,000 YEARS finally unearthed Dr Ruth Shady, the archaeologist who led the recent research into Peñico and the excavation of Caral in the 1990s, said the discovery is crucial in knowing what happened after the Caral civilisation was decimated by climate change. She told the Reuters news agency that the Peñico community was "situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the highlands and the jungle." Archaeologist Marco Machacuay, a researcher with the Ministry of Culture, unveiled the findings at news conference on Thursday. He said that Peñico's importance lies in it being a continuation of the Caral society. Many of the Americas' most significant archaeological discoveries have been found in Peru. This includes the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes and the mysterious Nazca lines etched into the desert in southern Peru.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Science
- The Irish Sun
Incredible ancient lost city from 3,500-years-ago home to the Americas' oldest civilization uncovered in Peru
AN ANCIENT city that is over 3,500 years old has been unearthed in Peru. The ancient city of Peñico is thought to have been a vital link between early Pacific coast settlements and remote communities deep in the Advertisement 4 Aerial view of the archaeological zone in the northern Barranca province as archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru Credit: Reuters 4 It is believed to date back to between 1,800 and 1,500 BC Credit: Reuters 4 Archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on what became of the Americas' oldest civilisation Credit: Reuters Located in the northern Barranca province - around 120 miles north of It is believed to date back to between 1,800 and 1,500 BC - around the period that early civilisations were flourishing in the Incredible Advertisement After eight years of research 18 structures were found including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. Objects were also discovered in buildings at the site including ceremonial objects, clay sculptures of human and animal figures and necklaces made from beads and seashells. Peñico is located close to where Caral was established 5,000 years ago in the Supe valley of Recognised as the oldest known civilisation in the Americas, Caral features 32 monuments. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun This includes large pyramid structures, sophisticated irrigation agriculture and urban settlements. It is believed to have developed in isolation to other comparative early civilisations in Ancient Pompeii home unseen for 2,000 YEARS finally unearthed Dr Ruth Shady, the She told the Reuters news agency that the Peñico community was "situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the highlands and the jungle." Advertisement Archaeologist Marco Machacuay, a researcher with the Ministry of Culture, unveiled the findings at news conference on Thursday. He said that Peñico's importance lies in it being a continuation of the Caral society. Many of the Americas' most significant archaeological discoveries have been found in Peru. This includes the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Andes and the mysterious Nazca lines etched into the desert in southern Peru. Advertisement 4 Peñico is believed to have developed in isolation to other comparative early civilisations Credit: Reuters
Reuters
04-07-2025
- Science
- Reuters
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
LIMA, July 3 (Reuters) - Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia. Drone footage released by researchers shows the city center is marked by a circular structure on a hillside terrace, with remains of stone and mud buildings constructed some 600 meters (1,970 feet) above sea level. The urban center, named Peñico, is located in the northern Barranca province and was founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC. It is close to where the Caral civilization, the oldest in the Americas, developed 5,000 years ago. Caral, comprised of 32 monumental structures, is considered a contemporary of civilizations in Egypt, India, Sumeria and China. However, unlike them, it developed in complete isolation, according to researchers. Ruth Shady, the archaeologist who led the research into Peñico, said the newly unveiled city is key because experts believe it emerged after the Caral civilization was devastated by climate change. "They were situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the highlands and the jungle," Shady said. Archaeologist Marco Machacuay, a researcher with the Ministry of Culture, said at a news conference that Peñico's importance lies in it being the continuation of the Caral society. After eight years of studies, researchers have identified up to 18 structures in Penico, including ceremonial temples and residential complexes. The walls of a central plaza stand out for their sculptural reliefs and depictions of the pututu, a conch shell trumpet whose sound carries over long distances. In other buildings, researchers found clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects and necklaces made from beads and seashells, they added. Peru is a center of ancient cultures and home to archaeological sites such as the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Cusco and the mysterious Nazca lines located in the desert region along the country's central coast.
