The khipu knot-tying system was thought to have only been used by elites, but one artifact suggests commoners, too, knew how ...

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these ...

Inca society kept records by encoding information into knotted cords called khipu. A new analysis of hair woven into these ...

Some things in life are worth doing at least once, especially when it comes to travel. More than your average vacations, they ...

Every day, over 3,000 travelers arrive at Machu Picchu by train, but just 200 trekkers daily have the unique privilege of ...

Utility workers in Lima accidentally unearthed two pre-Incan tombs, one of which contained 1,000-year-old human remains and ...

Peru, a land known for its ancient history and mystical landscapes, offers a wealth of untold stories and remarkable curiosities. Steeped in culture and mystery, Peru’s legacy as the home of the Incas ...

Construction workers have been baffled to discover an ancient mummy buried in a hidden tomb beneath the streets of Peru's capital, Lima.

The UNESCO World Heritage site, which attracts more than 1.5 million visitors per year, was recently deemed 'no longer worth it' by a leading global tourism platform.

Its churches and narrow streets show its rich history. In the Sacred Valley, you find more ancient wonders, like terraced fields and temples, each telling a story of the past. Exploring the ...

A nexus of power.This design is typical of Tiwanaku culture, which left behind many other temple ruins featuring sunken courts surrounded by rectangular rooms and stone-lined terrace platforms ...