Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia.
Breakdown
- Archaeologists discovered Penico, a 3,500-year-old city north of Lima.
- Penico likely connected Pacific coast, Andean, and Amazonian cultures. 5s
- The city dates back to at least 1800 BC and is near Corral, the oldest American civilization. 15s
- Findings include clay sculptures, animal figures, and skeletons, shedding light on ancient life. 46s
- The site is important for understanding climate change impacts and recovery in ancient Peru. 58s