All articles tagged with #peru
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Live Science
A centuries-old Peruvian trophy head from the Moche culture reveals the individual had a cleft lip but survived into early adulthood, suggesting such conditions were culturally recognized and possibly revered, challenging modern perceptions of disability.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
A train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru resulted in one death and about 30 injuries, leading to the suspension of railway services; the cause of the crash is currently unknown.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Al Jazeera
A train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with the cause of the crash still unknown. The accident involved two trains on the single-track line serving the archaeological site, causing significant damage and emergency response efforts in a remote area.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by ABC News
Peruvian shamans performed a ritual predicting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be ousted in 2026, while also forecasting ongoing global conflicts like the Ukraine war and natural disasters, with mixed accuracy in past predictions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A bus in southern Peru crashed into a pickup truck and fell over 650 feet into a ravine, killing at least 37 people and injuring 13, highlighting ongoing concerns about traffic safety in the country.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A bus accident in Peru resulted in at least 37 deaths and dozens injured after the vehicle plunged into a ravine following a head-on collision on the Pan-American Highway, highlighting ongoing road safety issues in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
A passenger bus in southern Peru fell into a ravine after colliding with a pickup truck, resulting in at least 37 deaths and 13 injuries, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Archaeology Magazine
Researchers used drone technology to map over 5,000 aligned holes at Monte Sierpe in Peru, discovering similarities to Inca accounting devices and suggesting the site may have been used for agricultural, commercial, or administrative purposes by pre-Inca and Inca peoples. The findings raise questions about the unique presence of such monuments in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence suggesting that the mysterious 5,200 holes in Monte Sierpe, Peru, served as a marketplace and later as an accounting system, revealing insights into pre-Inca trade and social organization, and indicating the site was built by the Chincha culture before the Inca Empire.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science
A new study suggests that the 5,200 holes in Monte Sierpe, Peru, may have been used for barter, record-keeping, and tribute collection during the Inca era, based on drone analysis, patterning, and plant remnants found in the holes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Peru's Congress has declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum persona non grata amid escalating tensions after Peru severed diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum grants to Peruvian political figures and accusations of interference, marking a significant diplomatic rift between the two nations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by France 24
Peru declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unwelcome amid a diplomatic dispute over Mexico's granting of asylum to Peruvian opposition figure Betssy Chavez, leading Peru to sever diplomatic ties and review legal agreements, while both countries aim to maintain economic relations despite tensions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered evidence of how the ancient Caral civilization survived a severe drought around 4,200 years ago by relocating and leaving messages and imagery to future generations, demonstrating early adaptation to climate change without violence, and highlighting their sophisticated society and trade networks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, who is facing charges related to a 2022 coup attempt by ousted President Pedro Castillo. The move escalates ongoing tensions between the two countries, with Peru accusing Mexico of interference in its internal affairs.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Peru has severed diplomatic ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chávez, a former Peruvian Prime Minister under investigation for rebellion related to the 2022 political crisis, with Peru accusing Mexico of interference and the latter defending its actions as lawful.