Protesters, Police Clash at Mexican Maya site
The tiny ruins at Chinkultik are located not far from the Mexican border with Guatemala, and are mostly visited by ruins buffs headed north from Guatemela to Palenque. Although archaeologists consider...
View ArticleAncient Pyramid Spotted by Satellite
Italian researchers have ennounced the discovery of an ancient pyramid located not far from Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines. The Quickbird satellite produced multispectral images, which, when properly...
View ArticleNew Ruins Discovered in Peru
Hikers in the remote Peruvian Utcubamba province have discovered a few well-preserved buildings near a towering waterfall. The buildings are believed to have been left by the mysterious Chachapoya...
View ArticleQuito's Seven Wonders
If you are presently in Quito or visited the city in the past, you undoubtedly have visited dozens of the nominations for Quito’s Seven Wonders. Following in the footsteps of Asunción (Paraguay),...
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Digging Argentina: Archaeological Sites on the Pampa
A menhire at El Mollar. Although Argentina isn’t thought of as a country with archaeological riches, there are ancient sites scattered across the pampas where you can dig into this country’s indigenous...
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Three Towns in Chile Anyone Will Love
When travelers plan their trips to Chile, usually Santiago, Valparaiso and the wine country are at the top of their lists. But other parts of the country offer towns that anyone will love, places full...
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On the Road – Peru: Six Recent Incredible Ancient Finds
Machu Picchu before the crowds. Photo by Dawn Wohlfarth. When most people think of Peru and archaeology, one site looms in their minds: the Incas’ glorious Machu Picchu. Peru, though, has ruined cities...
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