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Trekking and
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The Valley of the Pyramids
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Circular Plaza of the Mayor Pyramid, constructed 5,000 years, is the
symbol of the political power and religious of the first Peruvian state.
The discovery of this sacred city, was made in 1994, in Supe-Peru, being
considered now, the oldest in America. The circular plaza is formed by a
series of central platforms that reach about 20 mts. of highness.
The area is about 65 hectares. The presence of irrigation canals could of
been for agriculture purposes since a great number of persons had to eat
and the discoveries of fish bones and mollusks meant that they were
fishermen, also.
In the diggings, it was found 32 flutes made of pelican and condor bones
and 37 cornets of Llamas and Tarucas (Deer) bones.
Ruth Shady, archaeologist of the Universidad Nacional de San Marcos, made
the discovery, since then she has been in charge of the
project. During the digs it was found left-overs of fibers in several
zones of the site, which they were taken to be tested in radio-carbon data
and the results came out that it was approximately 2,627 to 2,100 years
B.C.
She has done all the investigation , clean up and restored a part of the
monuments to convert it into a tourist destiny of first order this area,
being one of the priorities, the improvement of the living status, of the
locals.
WHAT TO SEE.
The monumental edifications of the Mayor Pyramid, the Amphitheatre temple,
the Pyramid of the Canteras, the Pyramid of the Galleries, the Pyramid of
the Huaca, the Minor Pyramid and the temple of the Circular Altar,
besides, there is several residential sectors.
So, if you would like to
Travel Peru on a different way, do it with the Trekking and Backpacking
Club, don't hesitate and write, we can take you on a full day tour from Lima, with our economic trip
fares.
NOTE: No available Guides in English at the
site.
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