The immense Huaca of the Sun was the main building of the ancient city of Moche. Built as an administrative and political center, it completely dominated the valley in which the city was located. It was[…]
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The chimu city of Chan Chan in Trujillo (Peru).
The Chimu city of Chan Chan is one of the largest archaeological complexes in America. Built entirely in adobe, it is composed of 10 citadels (walled enclosures) linked together by roads and squares. Inhabited at its[…]
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The majestic huacas in the Peruvian north.
The huacas in the Peruvian north are the vestiges of the Moche culture and later cultures (Lambayeque and Chimú). There are several tens still in different states of conservation. A huaca is a religious temple shaped[…]
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The tomb of the Lord of Sipan (Lambayeque).
The discovery of the tomb of the Lord of Sipan in 1987 was one of the greatest archaeological achievements of Peru and the world. Although the existence of archaeological sites in the area was known, it[…]
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The majestic temples of Abu Simbel.
The temples of Abu Simbel is, without doubt, one of the most fascinating places in Egypt. Its rock-cut temples, with their colossal statues at the entrance, are of impressive beauty. It is difficult to explain with[…]
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The ancient funerary temple of Hatshepsut.
The Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut, located just outside the mythical city of Thebes (now Luxor), is an example of the majestic buildings that the Egyptians made in ancient times. Specifically, this temple of the queen-pharaoh Hatshepsut,[…]
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The Egyptian pyramids, wonder of the world.
The Egyptian pyramids are considered a wonder of the ancient world. Specifically, the Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops) was one of the 7 wonders of antiquity, along with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of[…]
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Tips to visit the Uyuni salt flat.
The Uyuni salt flat is the largest salt mine in the world. Located at 3,660 meters above sea level, its 11,000 km2 house huge amounts of salt. In the dry season, you can contemplate the immensity[…]
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8 tips to travel to the Ica desert (Peru).
The Ica desert is one of the most fascinating places on the Peruvian central coast. In addition to its impressive dunes, the Huacachina lagoon, a green oasis in the middle of the sand, stands out in[…]
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A trip to Paracas National Reserve.
The Paracas National Reserve is an attractive destination to visit all year round and a relatively short distance from the city of Lima (260 km). In addition to its impressive views of the beaches and cliffs,[…]
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