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Stone Figures at Kuélap May Illuminate Fertility Rituals
Excavations at the ancient settlement of Kuélap in northern Peru have recovered small stone sculptures depicting animals with female sexual characteristics. Researchers believe the objects may be related to fertility, reproduction and ritual protection, while further study could clarify links between Chachapoya and Inca traditions.
Sep 8, 2026
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Possible Inca Storehouses and Ventilation Ducts Found in Peru’s Andes
Excavations at Wancasanga in Peru’s Condebamba Valley have revealed 12 circular structures believed to be Inca state storehouses, along with a nearby structure containing two stone-built ventilation ducts. An aryballos fragment supports the interpretation that the complex was used during the Inca period.
Sep 8, 2026