Chris Kleihege Photography

Chris Kleihege Photography

Caral

Caral, located 200 km from Lima and 15 km from the Pacific coast, is the center of the oldest civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Its period of occupation, 4000-5000 years ago, makes this site contemporaneous with early Egypt. Under the auspices of Dra. Ruth Shady's research focuses on all aspects of Caral’s development. This includes studying the construction techniques of the massive structures, consideration of the breadth of Caral’s influence in South American development, and the lack of evidence of warfare or violence in the society. Numerous artifacts have been discovered during excavation, including a quipu, the record-keeping system, and means of communication used in Pre-Columbian South America.

For more information on Caral, please visit www.caralinperu.com (English) or http://www.zonacaral.gob.pe (Spanish).

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