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Exploring Chile s islands
It’s not all about Easter – many more islands lie off Chile’s lengthy coastline, from culture-rich archipelagos and penguin hang-outs to the homes of infamous castaways
Chiloé
Stilt houses in Castro on Chiloé Island, Chile (Shutterstock)
Why go? Sitting off the coast of the southern Lake District and northern Patagonia, the Chiloé archipelago is a fascinating, under-visited place. It encompasses extensive fjords, wetlands and temperate rainforests, colourful
palafitos (stilted fishermen’s houses) and around 70 distinctive wooden churches and chapels that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, 16 of which have been collectively named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The archipelago also has a wealth of intriguing myths and legends, as well as a hearty cuisine focused on potatoes and locally caught seafood.
Ancient Mural of Knife-Wielding Spider God from Cupisnique Culture Discovered in Peru
3,000-year-old coastal culture created the newly discovered mural of water deity
By Jonny Lupsha, Current Events Writer
Archaeologists recently recovered the mural of a water deity that was created on the side of an ancient adobe temple by the early Cupisnique culture, dating back over three millennia. Where did this mysterious pre-Columbian culture originate?
Valioso hallazgo arqueológico. Descubren pintura mural de más de 3,200 años en La Libertad. https://t.co/iCesdo66HH Hallazgo se produjo luego que unas personas destruyeran una huaca para extender campos de cultivo en Virú. pic.twitter.com/CKeuET6l7v Agencia Andina (@Agencia Andina) March 22, 2021