Archaeology in Peru

This archaeological site features an early version of today’s refrigerators.

A 5,000-year-old city in Peru holds the remains of a stunning set of astronomically-aligned pyramids.

The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The sophisticated hydraulic system of the Nazca civilization.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

This archaeological museum in one of Peru’s most intriguing regions exhibits ancient artifacts from the Nazca civilization.

These overlooked ruins give an intimate look at the Inca Empire's urban planning prowess.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.

Hundreds of mummies in a silent room, some with eerily pained expressions preserved on their faces.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

A circle of stones on a hilltop in Peru’s high jungle, aligned with the winter solstice and largely ignored by archaeologists.

This set of mysterious petroglyphs in the Peruvian jungle could shed light on centuries-old activities in the region.

This remarkably well-preserved Incan city managed to survive the conquistadores.

A museum dedicated to the German scientist who revealed the significance of the mysterious Peruvian Nazca Lines.