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After eight years of research, experts have unearthed 18 structures so far, including residential homes and ceremonial temples. Experts believe the city—since named Peñico—was once a thriving urban ...

The existential question of which countries are the oldest has long intrigued historians, and for good reason. However, defining what makes a country "old" is challenging, as it depends on historical ...

Archaeologists in Peru have found new evidence showing how the oldest known civilization in the Americas adapted and survived a climate catastrophe without resorting to violence. A team led by the ...

The Caral people viewed frogs as symbols of water and rainfall. At its height, the Caral civilization included an estimated 30 urban centers linked by trade, agriculture, fishing, and religious ...