"Built of stone or mud, granite or adobe, an incomparable set of imposing temples, palaces and cities rise throughout the country leaving us a trace that leads to the understanding of ancient civilizations that ruled over these lands and to know more about their concept of life, the world and humankind. Such evidence of this splendorous past has withstood time, as if it had been erected to bring time to a standstill and hand down inexhaustible lessons of force, wisdom and organization to future generations". Prom Peru.
Peru is a country riddled with archaeological sites which are a legacy of ancient times, when great civilizations flourished with their art, customs and rituals, their wisdom and skills. Travel to the enigmatic designs on desert floors of the Nazca Lines, to the huge sanctuary-cities like Chan Chan and Choquequiraw, or have a lifetime experience in the new World 7 Wonder of Machu Picchu.
| Machu Picchu Sanctuary - The Lost City of the Incas "The lost city of the Incas" Machu Picchu is a Historical Sanctuary considered to be one of the most extraordinary examples of scenic architecture with such an impressive constructions, well-balanced use of space and a perfect harmony with its surrounding nature. It is considered also a powerful mystic place that exudes vital energy and one of today's New 7 World Wonders. |
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| Choquequiraw Historical and Ecological Sanctuary Located in the high-Amazon forests of Cusco. The Sanctuary is formed by a complex terrace system built on extremely steep slopes. Take one of the most amazing and fulfilling experiences to this secluded citadel in a one of a kind journey through beautiful landscapes and nature to the place considered the last bastion of the Incas. |
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| City of Caral - The Oldest Civilization of America This ancient city features a series of interior complexes where you can witness the remarkable urban planning of the oldest civilization in America. |
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| Chan-Chan - The Largest Mud-brick Citadel of the World Located in the beautiful Moche Valley, the largest mud-brick citadel of Chan Chan was the religious capital of the ancient Chimu Kingdom. Marvel at its thick heavy decorated walls and a labyrinthine network of streets and plazas. It is considered a World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO. |
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| Chavin de Huantar Temple - A most important Ceremonial Center Considered the most important Ceremonial Center of the ancient Chavin culture, the complex consists of temples, labyrinth-like tunnels and impressive stone buildings and plazas. You can find among its intricate tunneling system a huge fierce-looking mythical figure called the Lanzon, a masterfully carved stone in the shape of a giant arrowhead or spear. |
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| Kuelap Fortress - A Fortress deep in the Cloud Forest An ancient fortress nestled on a cloud forest mountaintop that overlooks the entire Utcabamba Valley as an everlasting guardian. With its watchtowers, inner castles and its impressive outer walls reaching 25 meters (82 feet) in height, makes of Kuelap one of the most spectacular archaeological remains of the Northern Region of Peru. |
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