4,500-Year-Old Andean Temple Polychrome Painted Wall Revealed
A 4,500-year-old wall has been discovered in Peru. Rich in hues of red and yellow, this stunning polychrome wall once cradled a ceremonial temple and shaped Peru's history.
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A 4,500-year-old wall has been discovered in Peru. Rich in hues of red and yellow, this stunning polychrome wall once cradled a ceremonial temple and shaped Peru's history.
The wall was first spotted by farmers during harvesting work in the Viru Valley, some 480 kilometres north of the capital Lima.
The wall is thought to have been part of a ceremonial temple.
LIMA - An ancient polychrome wall discovered in northern Peru is believed to be over 4,000 years old and could have been part of a ceremonial temple, according to archaeologists, offering new insights into the region's historic cultures. The wall was first stumbled upon by farmers in 2020 during harvesting work, prompting an extended dig and work to determine its...
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient polychrome wall in northern Peru that is estimated to be over 4,000 years old. The wall, believed to be part of a ceremonial temple, was found by farmers in 2020 and subsequent research has confirmed its age.