The two stone pots I found.

They were uncovered by “Don Carlos” and the other German when they were walking along a steep slope but they didn’t see them. They don’t look that impressive but I was quite happy anyway. Most likely they haven’t been touched since just after the Spanish conquered South America

6 days, 30 hours trekking, one shower and one unlucky guinea pig

May 12th 2006
The Chachapoya culture and people were in the region for thousands of years before they were conquered (like the rest of South America) first by the Incas and then shortly after by the Spanish. It is thought that the Kuélap fortress was inhabited for over 2000 (possibly 3000) years. They were great warriors as they constantly had internal conflicts and were later used by the Incas as a kind of S ... read more

South America » Peru » Amazonas » Chachapoyas

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

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