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Kennedy: Chattanooga man oldest to complete 600-mile ‘Monkey Run’

Chatanooga Times Free Press 13 Oct 2024
Chattanooga Retiree Headed to Peru's "Monkey Run.") ... The Peru event is an multiday journey from the highlands of northern Peru to a spot near Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city ... the Peru Monkey Run.
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Where is hot in December? 15 of the best places to visit

The Times/The Sunday Times 08 Oct 2024
... as well as ancient architectural wonders in the form of the Lost City — on a photogenic par with Peru’s Machu Picchu — and grasslands (Los Llanos) known as the “Serengeti of South America”.
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Ancient throne room reveals possible female ruler in Peru

Daily Sabah 07 Oct 2024
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture more than 1,300 years ago, including a stone ....
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Ancient Peru throne room points to possible female ruler, archaeologists say

Oman Observer 01 Oct 2024
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered evidence that could point to a woman ruling in a coastal valley during the ancient Moche culture more than 1,300 years ago, including a stone ....
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Painted throne room of ancient Peru’s powerful female leader discovered

Interesting Engineering 01 Oct 2024
Nestled in the Nepeña Valley of Peru, Pañamarca is a hidden gem of ancient Moche civilization.  ... This is the first-of-its-kind throne room of a high-status female leader ever discovered at Pañamarca or any other ancient Peruvian site.
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Malaysian Motorcyclist Katiravan Explores Peru's Nazca Lines On His South American Journey

Malaysian National News Agency 01 Oct 2024
Malaysian Motorcyclist Katiravan Explores Peru's Nazca Lines On His South American Journey ... Katiravan with a fellow motorcyclist, a Mexican, at the Nazca Lines in Peru ... One of the ancient geoglyphs at the Nazca Lines.
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What is the birthstone for October? Hint: There's actually two.

Usatoday 01 Oct 2024
Opals can also be found in Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil, Central Europe, Honduras, Indonesia, Madagascar, Peru, Turkey and the U.S. In ancient Greece, it was believed opals could protect against disease and bestowed prophesy powers, the Institute reports.
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Archaeologists uncover ancient Peru throne room that dates back to the 7th century AD: Experts say...

The Daily Mail 30 Sep 2024
According to Jessica Ortiz, research director for the project at the Panamarca archaeological site on Peru's northwest coast, the ancient murals 'could indicate it was a woman who used the space, possibly a ruler'.
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Archaeologists Use AI to Uncover New Sites in Deserts

Colombia One 30 Sep 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the world of archaeology, helping researchers discover ancient sites in hard-to-reach places. In Peru, AI has played a ... AI reveals geoglyphs in Peru.
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What is last-chance tourism? Controversial travel trend that's taking adventurers to vanishing destinations

Hindustan Times 30 Sep 2024
Think coral reefs, glaciers, and ancient forests, places that have gone from peaceful escapes to urgent, must-see destinations ... Machu Picchu, Peru.
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How to see a ‘once in every 80,000 years’ comet over UK in October 2024

Metro UK 29 Sep 2024
A long exposure photograph of the comet over Lake Pukaki, New Zealand (Picture. Max Inwood) ... Up Next ... The society’s Dr Robert Massey said in a video explainer ... Reuters) ... Disney character and 'Gromit' among mysterious ancient drawings found in Peru desert.
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Painted Throne Room of a Powerful Moche Woman Revealed at Pañamarca

Ancient Origins 28 Sep 2024
But a throne room for a queen has never been seen before at Pañamarca, nor anywhere else in ancient Peru ... The article is an edited press release titled, ‘Archaeologists Discover Ancient, Pillared Halls ...
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Arrowheads reveal the presence of a mysterious army in Europe’s oldest battle

CNN 28 Sep 2024
Separately, an AI-assisted analysis uncovered a trove of ancient symbols in Peru’s Nazca Desert, nearly doubling the number of known geoglyphs, or stone and gravel arranged into giant shapes that depict animals, humans and geometric designs.
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Podcast: History Fuzz: Episode 03: Professor Charles Stanish. Peru Pt 1. Chincha and Nazca Valley geoglyphs

Ancient Origins 27 Sep 2024
His extensive research into prehistoric societies in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile has significantly advanced our understanding of trade, war, and labor organization in these ancient cultures.
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Caral: The First Ancient City of the Americas

Colombia One 27 Sep 2024
Near Peru’s coast lies the ancient Pre-Columbian city of Caral, which flourished during the same era as Egypt’s pyramid-building ... Shady Solis’ work revealed just how ancient Caral truly was.

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