The first known case of cleft lip has been identified in a preserved trophy head from Peru, shedding light on ancient burial ...

In a new study, archaeologists uncovered 2,500-year-old psychoactive drug paraphernalia in an archaeological site in the Peruvian highlands. Ancient Peruvians likely used psychedelics during intricate ...

“Echoes of the Andes” opened at the library this July in collaboration with the Andean Cultural Center of Rhode Island and the Peruvian Consulate in Hartford, Connecticut.

Kuélap rivals Machu Picchu in size and impressiveness. But the ancient fortress provides a quieter, more intimate experience. And it’s only just now beginning to open up to the world.

Around 5,000 years ago, members of an ancient Peruvian Indigenous group buried an elite member of their society: They wrapped her body in layers of cloth, woven plants and colorful macaw feathers, and ...

The heaviest animal to have ever lived may have been an ancient colossal whale that was recently discovered in Peru, scientists said. Scientists have been digging up massive fossils of the new species ...

Researchers believe Peñico gained influence following the decline of Caral, one of the oldest civilizations in the Americas. - Caral Archaeological Zone/Handout/Reuters An ancient Peruvian city that ...

Seeing the north coast of Peru for the first time, you would be hard-pressed to believe it’s one of the driest deserts in the world. Parts of the region receive less than an inch of rain in an entire ...

Along the coast of central Peru, a remarkable sight is emerging from underneath the desert sand. Archeologists have found the ruins of some 20 communities clustered along three rivers. Some date back ...

An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists. Peñico is located in the Huaura province, north of the capital Lima, according ...