World / Peru / Lima Provincias / Vegueta, 20 km from center Coordinates: 10°53'33"S   77°31'19"W

Ancient Caral



Only discovered in 1994 and formerly known as Chupacigarro Grande East,Caral is currently the oldest known civilization in the Americas, dated at 2600 BC. It was once a bustling community that thrived off farming and trade.

Caral consists of a massive plaza, several residential areas and 6 pyramids, the largest of which being the Pyramid of Mayor.
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Studies are still going on at this site, and much is still being learned.

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23 months ago Amando Pérez   0
La antigua Caral

Descubierta en 1994, Caral es el asentamiento más viejo del mundo, datado en 2600 AC.
Caral consta de una plaza maciza, varias áreas residenciales y 6 piramides.

Las excavaciones continúan.
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