Archaeologists in Peru uncoverd a massive circular tomb holding 24 skeletons, revealing signs of ancient violent conflict.

excavations, led by Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solís, only began in the mid 1990s. In comparison, he says, “It took over half a century for Machu Picchu to gain recognition and start ...

Machu Picchu, a 15th-century citadel ... Centuries later, it was rediscovered during excavations under the Bourbon dynasty. This legendary lost city of gold is believed to have been hidden ...

Harry Bingham's father's crowning achievement was his exploration of Machu Picchu almost 100 years ago. Yet Hiram Bingham III's status as the "discoverer" of the ruins is in dispute, and the ...

Machu Picchu was built only 550 years ago ... Here, you'll find the best of the artifacts uncovered in the excavation of this significant historic site. Starting in the budget-friendly, walkable ...

Machu Picchu is the granddaddy of archeological sites. Set in the Andes Mountains, the site was once an estate for the Inca emperor, as well as a place of worship and education. When the Spanish ...