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The archaeological site has a row of 13 stone towers tracing the horizon of a hill. Known as the Thirteen Towers of Chankillo, the ruins have been hailed as a "masterpiece of human creative genius" with features unlike anything seen anywhere else. But the masterminds behind the stunning site remain a complete mystery, leaving researchers ....
Chankillo Observatory in Peruvian Desert Dates Back to 2,300-year-old, Used by Ancients To Track Yearly Seasonal Movements hngn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hngn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A 2,300-year-old solar observatory in Peru, a national park in Thailand near the border with Myanmar and an ancient Chinese trade centre that includes a historic mosque, are among the latest sites that have been added to the UNESCO list of the world’s most culturally significant places. Peru’s Chankillo observatory, which was built before the rise of the Inca empire, was declared a World Heritage site on Tuesday, while Thailand’s vast Kaeng Krachan forest complex and China’s ancient port of Quanzhou were added on Sunday alongside several other cultural and natural sites around the world. The Chankillo observatory allowed for remarkably accurate astronomical observations, according to recent studies. ....
Peru Solar Observatory, Thai Forest Joins the UNESCO Heritage List | Art Culture News Peru has a 2,300-year-old solar observatory, the Thai National Park near the Burmese border, and the ancient Chinese trade center including a historic mosque. All are listed by UNESCO as the most culturally significant places in the world. The Chankillo Observatory in Peru was built before the rise of the Inca Empire and was declared a World Heritage Site on Tuesday, while Thailand’s vast Kaeng Krachan forest complex and the ancient Quanzhou Port in China were listed as World Heritage Sites along with several other cultural and natural sites on Sunday. Directory. world. ....