Peru
Colombian military plane involved in accident had 125 soldiers onboard, media reports
Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said the accident happened as the plane was taking off from Puerto Leguizamo.
CT scans unlock secrets of mummified Inca children ritually sacrificed over 500 years ago - study
Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
Ancient migrants left murals warning of climate change after a mega-drought 4,200 years ago in Peru
Nearly complete fossil of 9-million-year-old great white shark relative found in Peru
The Pisco Basin is a hot, desert area famed for frequent discoveries of ancient marine species and was an extensive sea in ancient times, making it a reservoir of marine fossils.
Peru's best-kept secret: The Inca town captivating travelers
Local cuisine plays an important role, with dishes such as roasted guinea pig, fresh trout from Andean rivers, and pachamanca, a feast cooked in a hot stone oven underground.
Incredible precision: Scientists reveal intricate 1,200-year-old tattoo designs on Peruvian mummies
LSF technology has revealed detailed fine-line tattoos with intricate designs as narrow as 0.1-0.2 mm, showcasing an incredible level of precision that exceeds today's tattooing methods.
Spanish YouTuber Ibai Rider slammed for trespass, desecration at Peruvian site
Following a wave of intense criticism on social media, Rider deleted a controversial video in which he allegedly entered an archaeological site in Huancavelica, Peru.
Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru
Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.
New species in Peruvian rainforest: blob-fish, web-footed mouse, and dwarf squirrel
"Amphibious rodents are almost mythical to mammal experts," said Trond Larsen, Senior Director at Conservation International.
Over two dozen new species discovered in Peruvian forest
Scientists discovered over two dozen new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest, including a semi-aquatic mouse and three other previously unknown mammals, during a 2022 expedition.
AI finds alien-shaped Nazca lines in the Peruvian desert
Among the representations found is a 72-foot-long orca wielding a knife and cutting off a human head.
Peru's congress conducts hearing on alleged extraterrestrial 'Nazca mummies'
However, the authenticity of the so-called tridactyl mummies has been widely disputed by the scientific community.
In Peru, remains of wealthy pre-Inca people unearthed at ancient capital
The remains of eleven individuals, estimated to be around 800 years old, were found buried with necklaces, earrings and bracelets, according to lead archaeologist Sinthya Cueva.
