Ancient Tomb Discovered High in Mountains of Peru - Archaeology Magazine

Ancient Tomb Discovered High in Mountains of Peru - Archaeology Magazine

Slate pendant incised with geometric designs, Kuélap, Peru KUÉLAP, PERU—Colombia One reports that archaeologists made new discoveries at the site of Kuélap, high in the mountains of the country’s Amazonas region. Known for its massive stone walls, the settlement was founded 10,000 feet above sealevel in the sixth century a.d. by the mysterious Chachapoya civilization, sometimes referred to as the “Warriors of the Clouds.” In a newly investigated…