Peru
Peruvian court sentences former President Castillo to over 11 years in prison for rebellion
Peru's political chaos continues: Castillo's jailing brings the total to five former presidents behind bars. Peru has cycled through six presidents since 2018.
Ancient migrants left murals warning of climate change after a mega-drought 4,200 years ago in Peru
AI-powered study uncovers 303 new Nazca Lines geoglyphs, doubling the known figures
Peruvian team finds 12-million-year-old near-perfect dolphin ancestor
Archaeologists uncover bodies of 76 children with hearts removed in Peru
Archaeologists theorize that in keeping with the customs of the time, the children were victims of child sacrifice.
Lapid, Greek FM working to release Israeli arrested by Interpol on Greek island
An Israeli was detained while on holiday in Greece last week under an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol.
Inca children were drugged with cocaine to keep them calm before being sacrificed- study
Archaeologists examined the ancient hair and fingernails of children around age six to find the presence of intoxicating drugs, which were reportedly effective in calming them before sacrifice.
Archaeologists discover passageways in 3,000-year-old Peruvian temple
Located 3,200 meters above sea level, at least 35 underground passageways have been found over the years of excavations.
Study suggests we have been calling Machu Picchu by the wrong name
Reviewing centuries-old documents and more recent field notes, researchers conclude the Incan name of the site was “Huayna Picchu.”
Six pre-Incan infant mummies found in Peru
Archaeologists believe the young children likely sacrificed to accompany a nobleman into the afterlife.
Ancient Peruvians may have served hallucinogenic drink at political meets
A study shows that the ancient Wari people used to mix special berries, known for their hallucinogenic properties, with a popular alcoholic drink.
Archaeologists find bound mummy in fetal position in Peru
Researchers think that the state and position in which they found a skeleton in Peru was common practice at the time.
Archaeologists find 800-year old mummy in Peru
The mummy was found inside an underground structure found on the outskirts of the city of Lima. In the tomb were also offerings including ceramics, vegetable remains and stone tools.
Hodaya Monsonego lands in Israel after two-year detainment in Peru
Hodaya Monsonego returned to Israel after serving jail time after she was arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling in Peru.
