Category: Andes

The Chachapoyas: Living With the Dead | Arkeo Ep26 | Documentary

February 3, 2023
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The Chachapoyas were long considered the fiercest warriors of the Andes. Recent archaeological discoveries paint a completely different picture. Far from being bloodthirsty and morbid, this people maintained an intimate and happy relationship with the deceased. …

Trujillo: Twilight of the Mochicas | Arkeo Ep20 | Documentary

January 28, 2023
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One of the driest deserts in the world lies at the foot of the Andes. The Mochica culture flourished in this environment 1,500 years ago. Between the 2nd and 8th century AD, they tamed the desert and built huge adobe pyramids called “huacas.” …