December 2, 2008

Move over Machu Picchu - earlier pre-Inca site found

And this one is big -- up to 12 Acres. From PhysOrg:
Expedition uncovers ancient citadel in Peruvian jungle
A team of archaeologists on Tuesday announced they had discovered a fortified citadel in the remote Amazonian rainforest of northeast Peru that appears to be from the pre-Inca era.

The main encampment comprises circular stone houses overgrown by lush jungle over an area of five hectares (12 acres), said archaeologist Benedict Goicochea Perez, quoted by the official Andina news agency.

The citadel sits atop a chasm that the former inhabitants may have used as a lookout to spy on approaching enemies, said Goicochea Perez.

Rock paintings cover some of the fortifications, and next to the dwellings are large platforms believed to have been used to grind seeds and wild plants for food and medicine, he said.
Always something new to find -- a great time to be alive! Posted by DaveH at December 2, 2008 7:47 PM
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