Browsing the "Peru" Tag

New study shows early Andeans ate corn

February 27th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

New evidence has revealed that maize was actively grown, processed, and eaten by people in the Andes 5,000 years ago.


5,000-year-old pyramid found in Peru

February 14th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists working at El Paraiso in Peru have uncovered a 5,000-year-old temple. They had been carrying out conservation work on


Stolen child mummy returned to Peru

November 8th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

The stolen 700-year-old mummy of a toddler has finally been returned to Peru after being seized by Bolivian police two