Tagged: archaeological site

9 Places to Visit near Historically Important Cajamarca

The city and region of Cajamarca are historically very important. It was home to numerous pre-Columbian cultures, and the last Inca king was killed there by the Spaniards.

Not much is known about the Chachapoya culture, but the discovery of cliff tombs like these at Karajia, is going some way towards uncovering the mystery.

Karajia Cliff Tombs: Remains of the Mysterious Chachapoya

The sarcophagi of Karajia, in the North-East of Peru, are a fascinating example of the cliff burial sites of the mysterious Chachapoya people.

Better Stop for the Captivating Museums in Lambayeque

Often bypassed by travellers, it’s actually worth stopping at Lambayeque in northern Peru to visit its two captivating museums and many archaeological sites!

The archaeological site of Kuélap, the ruins of the oldest fortified city in the Americas (much older than Machu Picchu!). A new cable car, opened in March 2017, finally makes access to this site much easier.

Kuélap Ruins in Peru – Oldest Fortified City in America

The ruins of Kuélap could be the oldest ruins of a fortified city in the Americas. A new cable car gives visitors easy access to this archaeological gem.

The view from the Temple of the Sun, down to the Acllawasi and on to the New Site Museum at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac.

Pachacamac: 2000 Years of Peru’s History near Lima

30Km south of Lima you find the lesser known archaeological site of Pachacamac, which covers nearly 2000 years of Peru’s history and four distinct cultures.

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