The great Incan storeroom
Colca Canyon, the old Incan storeroom and hub of agriculture in Peru, is still looked after by guardians who have been there for centuries.
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The erotic art of Lima’s Museo Larco
Although we may have a very conservative view of sex these days, this erotic pottery shows its important role in the cultures of ancient Peru
The two great threats to Chan Chan
This enormous ancient mud metropolis was the largest city in the Americas before Europeans arrived. But now it’s under threat… and we are to blame.
The doodles of aliens
Why are these enormous drawings in the middle of Peru’s desert? It could be an ancient astronomical calendar… or perhaps they were made by aliens!
Will this destroy our civilisation too?
This ancient culture in Peru seemed to be at the peak of their civilisation. Then something destroyed their way of life. And it could threaten ours too!
Trekking higher than I’ve ever been
With one of the highest mountains outside of Asia and beautiful hikes through ever-changing scenery, Huascaran National Park is a hidden gem of Peru.