Spain, a nation rich in history and culture, is synonymous with exploration, adventure, and discovery. The country’s fascinating legacy of explorers has left an indelible mark on world history, ...

The 500-year-old skull, found in a long-forgotten Inca cemetery outside Lima, Peru, had two round holes just across from each other. Nearby was a plug of bone, recovered intact, that carried the ...

Hiram Bingham set out to find the last capital cities of the Incas and ended up stumbling across one of the great wonders of the world.

After centuries of rumor and speculation, archaeologists have finally confirmed the existence of a colossal underground tunnel system beneath the Peruvian city of Cusco. Built by the ancient Inca ...

Advertisement This is considered the oldest living city in the Americas Evidence of ancient civilization covers Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the Inca Empire.

This Pacific-facing port is more than an infrastructure project -- it stands as a modern echo of the ancient sacred paths.

Object Details Author Koch, Peter O. 1953- Contents A fire that burns deep -- In search of Birú -- A second chance -- A test of will -- Inca heritage -- The empire of the sun -- Return of the ...

For an area that has been occupied for over 10,000 years by pre-Inca cultures, the Inca Empire and culture introduced by Spanish conquistadors starting in 1535, the number of finds is not surprising.

Object Details Author Niles, Susan A Subject Huayna Capac Inca d. ca. 1525 Contributions in architecture Date 1999 C1999 Type Books Physical description xviii, 336 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm Place ...

Located about 130 miles from Machu Picchu, Cusco was once a thriving hub for the Inca Empire. Now, it’s a popular tourist spot and an archaeological marvel.

Eight mummies and pre-Inca objects — including opium pipes —uncovered by gas workers in Peru By Patrick Reilly Published Sep. 22, 2023, 10:40 p.m. ET ...