Machu Picchu is a fascinating archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the ancient Inca civilization. Rediscovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911, this mysterious wonder is believed to have been built by the Incas around 1450 and abandoned…
This is a guest post by David Elliott Peru, on South America’s Pacific coast, has its north-eastern portion in the upper Amazon basin and is mostly equatorial rainforest, whilst its south-western region is occupied by the majestic Andes Mountains. The contrast…
It’s impossible to consider the history of South America without mentioning its pre-Columbian civilizations and indigenous people who made a lasting impact on modern culture and left their mark on the landscape. Indeed this prehistoric history is one of the…