Discovery of a 4,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple in Peru

New findings suggest the existence of a sophisticated religious structure predating Machu Picchu by 3,500 years, offering new insights into early Andean civilizations.

Archaeologists in Peru have made a groundbreaking discovery¹: the remains of a 4,000-year-old temple and theater. This finding promises to significantly enhance our understanding of ancient religious practices and social structures in the Andes.

Field Museum scientist Luis Muro Ynoñán with the carving of a mythological bird creature in La Otra Banda, Cerr…