My friend wanted to drive to Trujillo rather than take the bus, so we were able to stop at some random places along the way. One place that we chose to check out was Caral.
The archaeological site of Caral is home to 6 stone pyramids and is considered to be the oldest civilization in the Americas. Dating from 4500-5000 years ago, the Caral civilization was contemporary with some of the oldest civilizations from all over the world-in India, Egypt, Mesopotamia and China.
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| One of the more advanced techniques of the Caral civilization was their understanding of ventilation in the furnaces that they constructed. I guess the climate must have changed quite a bit in 5000 years because it was SO HOT that I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere NEAR a furnace! |
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| The lessor pyramid (piramidal menor) The stone in the front was placed as some sort of an offering. (I didn't quite understand what the guide was saying about it.) |
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| The Great Pyramid (Pirimidal Mayor) |
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