The oldest city in the Americas — contemporary with Egypt's pyramids on the ancient history timeline, yet built without weapons or wars.
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The oldest known city in the Americas and one of the oldest in the world, contemporaneous with the great pyramids of Egypt and the cities of Mesopotamia. Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solis of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos began excavations in 1996 and published her landmark...
Caral-Supe is an ancient archaeological site located in Peru. This site has drawn attention from mainstream archaeologists and independent researchers alike for its construction techniques, historical significance, and the questions it raises about ancient human capabilities. Explore detailed evidence, competing interpretations, related theories, and connections to other archaeological discoveries around the world.