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Tourists arrested at Machu Picchu after taking nude photos

Two tourists were removed from the premises at Machu Picchu world heritage site after stripping down for photos.

Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27 people

Local government said a short-circuit sparked the fire in the early morning hours of Saturday in the southern region of Arequipa.

By REUTERS
07/05/2023

Peruvian gas workers accidentally stumble upon 600-year-old tomb

The workers stumbled on 1,700 archaeological remains including mummies, textiles and ceramics.

By REUTERS
30/04/2023

Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle

The mummified adolescent was found in a "good state of conservation."

By REUTERS
25/04/2023

Peruvian archaeologists unearth 500-year-old Inca ceremonial bath

The "finely carved" bath averages some two-meters in depth, with independent pools and spillways and a central passage taking water into a drainage duct.

By REUTERS
15/04/2023

14 dead in 6.8M earthquake in Ecuador

The earthquake struck at a depth of 66.4 km (41.3 miles) about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from the city of Balao in the province of Guayas.

By REUTERS
18/03/2023

Colors on ancient pottery tell of Peruvian empire's influence - study

The Wari empire existed in parts of Peru from 600 CE until 1050 CE, pre-dating the Inka. 

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