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Archaeologists have unveiled a 3,500-year-old city named Peico in Peru's northern Barranca province, located approximately 200 miles north of Lima, at an elevation of 600 meters above sea level. It was reportedly founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC during the same period as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia.

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Archaeologists have unveiled a 3,500-year-old city named Peico in Peru's northern Barranca province, located approximately 200 miles north of Lima, at an elevation of 600 meters above sea level. It was reportedly founded between 1,800 and 1,500 BC during the same period as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia.

The ancient urban center served as a strategic trading hub, connecting Pacific coastal communities with settlements in the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Basin, facilitating the exchange of goods, including hematite iron ore used for red pigments, which held high symbolic importance in Andean cosmology.

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The ancient urban center served as a strategic trading hub, connecting Pacific coastal communities with settlements in the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Basin, facilitating the exchange of goods, including hematite iron ore used for red pigments, which held high symbolic importance in Andean cosmology.

After eight years of research, archaeologists have identified 18 structures at the site, including ceremonial temples, residential complexes, and public buildings constructed from stone and mud. Drone footage has revealed a distinctive circular structure at the city's center.

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After eight years of research, archaeologists have identified 18 structures at the site, including ceremonial temples, residential complexes, and public buildings constructed from stone and mud. Drone footage has revealed a distinctive circular structure at the city's center.

Researchers believe that Peico emerged as a continuation of the Caral civilization after it was devastated by climate change around 1,800 BC, with Caral being recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas, dating back approximately 5,000 years.

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Researchers believe that Peico emerged as a continuation of the Caral civilization after it was devastated by climate change around 1,800 BC, with Caral being recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas, dating back approximately 5,000 years.

Excavations have uncovered notable artifacts, including sculptural reliefs of pututus (conch shell trumpets used for long-distance communication), clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects, and necklaces made from beads of various materials, including seashells and minerals.

Excavations have uncovered notable artifacts, including sculptural reliefs of pututus (conch shell trumpets used for long-distance communication), clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects, and necklaces made from beads of various materials, including seashells and minerals.

The site officially opened to the public on July 3 with essential visitor services, including parking, reception areas, and an information center featuring educational materials, three-dimensional models, and digital reconstructions to help visitors understand the city's historical significance.

The site officially opened to the public on July 3 with essential visitor services, including parking, reception areas, and an information center featuring educational materials, three-dimensional models, and digital reconstructions to help visitors understand the city's historical significance.

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The ancient urban center served as a strategic trading hub connecting Pacific coastal communities with settlements in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin, facilitating the exchange of goods including hematite iron ore used for red pigments with high symbolic importance in Andean cosmology.</span

The ancient urban center served as a strategic trading hub connecting Pacific coastal communities with settlements in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin, facilitating the exchange of goods including hematite iron ore used for red pigments with high symbolic importance in Andean cosmology.

After eight years of research, archaeologists have identified 18 structures at the site, including ceremonial temples, residential complexes, and public buildings constructed from stone and mud, with drone footage revealing a distinctive circular structure at the city's center.</span

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After eight years of research, archaeologists have identified 18 structures at the site, including ceremonial temples, residential complexes, and public buildings constructed from stone and mud, with drone footage revealing a distinctive circular structure at the city's center.

The discovery is significant because researchers believe Peico emerged as a continuation of the Caral civilization after it was devastated by climate change around 1,800 BC, with Caral being recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas dating back 5,000 years.</span

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The discovery is significant because researchers believe Peico emerged as a continuation of the Caral civilization after it was devastated by climate change around 1,800 BC, with Caral being recognized as the oldest known civilization in the Americas dating back 5,000 years.

Excavations have uncovered remarkable artifacts including sculptural reliefs of pututus (conch shell trumpets used for long-distance communication), clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects, and necklaces made from beads of various materials including seashells and minerals.</span

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Excavations have uncovered remarkable artifacts including sculptural reliefs of pututus (conch shell trumpets used for long-distance communication), clay sculptures of human and animal figures, ceremonial objects, and necklaces made from beads of various materials including seashells and minerals.

The site officially opened to the public in July 2024 with essential visitor services including parking, reception areas, and an information center featuring educational materials, three-dimensional models, and digital reconstructions to help visitors understand the city's historical significance.</span

The site officially opened to the public in July 2024 with essential visitor services including parking, reception areas, and an information center featuring educational materials, three-dimensional models, and digital reconstructions to help visitors understand the city's historical significance.

While the discovery adds to Peru's archaeological heritage, questions remain about the site's long-term preservation and the resources needed for proper maintenance. The focus on tourism development may overshadow the need for continued scientific research and protection of these fragile ancient structures from environmental threats and human impact.

While the discovery adds to Peru's archaeological heritage, questions remain about the site's long-term preservation and the resources needed for proper maintenance. The focus on tourism development may overshadow the need for continued scientific research and protection of these fragile ancient structures from environmental threats and human impact.

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This discovery represents a groundbreaking archaeological achievement that fills crucial gaps in understanding pre-Columbian American civilizations. The strategic location and sophisticated trading networks demonstrate the advanced organizational capabilities of ancient Peruvian societies. The preservation and public accessibility of Peico will enhance Peru's already impressive archaeological tourism offerings.

This discovery represents a groundbreaking archaeological achievement that fills crucial gaps in understanding pre-Columbian American civilizations. The strategic location and sophisticated trading networks demonstrate the advanced organizational capabilities of ancient Peruvian societies. The preservation and public accessibility of Peico will enhance Peru's already impressive archaeological tourism offerings.

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