Huanca Pullcana

The last few days in Peru

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January 23rd 2008
The last few weeks in Peru were a blur…we spent most of them running around trying to fit in as much as we could as possible. First up we visited Huanca Pullcana a site in the middle of Miraflores where archaeologists have discovered a sacred pyramid built during the 4th Century. It’s crazy coz you have this massive pyramid and in the background all the city buildings! Basically, 50 years ago ... read more

South America » Peru » Lima

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more