History of Peru
Historical references, photos, Inca history, Moche and Chavin ruins, ancient religions, Spanish conquistadores, historical and archaeological references.
Historical Photos and Sketches of Peru
These sketches and photos are mostly in black and white, and undated. They are glimpses into Peruvian culture, archaeology, cities and ruins, artifacts of the past, and other images into the past.
These sketches and photos are mostly in black and white, and undated. They are glimpses into Peruvian culture, archaeology, cities and ruins, artifacts of the past, and other images into the past.
Alberto Fuijimoro
New website, from Tokyo, with an introduction by the ex-President of Peru.
New website, from Tokyo, with an introduction by the ex-President of Peru.
Ancient Peru
The Inca Moche Chimu Paracas Nazca and Chachapoya Peoples - creators of civilization in the Andes.
The Inca Moche Chimu Paracas Nazca and Chachapoya Peoples - creators of civilization in the Andes.
Andes Expedition
The discovery of the "ice maiden" on Pichu Pichu from the National Geographic.
The discovery of the "ice maiden" on Pichu Pichu from the National Geographic.
Archaeological Site of Chavin
UNESCO description and photo.
UNESCO description and photo.
Chavin
The Chavin culture existed in what is known today as the modern state of Peru.
The Chavin culture existed in what is known today as the modern state of Peru.
Chavin
Photos of Chavin sites, architecture, art, textiles and more with accompanying text in Spanish.
Photos of Chavin sites, architecture, art, textiles and more with accompanying text in Spanish.
Chavín de Huántar
At the intersection of major routes, Chavín de Huántar was in the position to control the routes, increase their exchange with others, and receive goods that were not natural to their area.
At the intersection of major routes, Chavín de Huántar was in the position to control the routes, increase their exchange with others, and receive goods that were not natural to their area.
Country Study
Resource information from the Library of Congress.
Resource information from the Library of Congress.
Exploring Chavín de Huántar
You will need the RealSpace plug-in to view the panoramas.
You will need the RealSpace plug-in to view the panoramas.
FRANCISCO BOLOGNESI Y LA BATALLA DE ARICA
Account, in Spanish, of the Battle of Arica, in which Coronel Francisco Bolognesi led 1500 hundred Peruvian defenders against the 5300 Chilean forces.
Account, in Spanish, of the Battle of Arica, in which Coronel Francisco Bolognesi led 1500 hundred Peruvian defenders against the 5300 Chilean forces.
Francisco Pizarro
History and biography of the Spanish conquistador.
History and biography of the Spanish conquistador.
Francisco Pizarro
Biographical notes from a Catholic encyclopedia.
Biographical notes from a Catholic encyclopedia.
History & Culture
Overview from interKnowledge.
Overview from interKnowledge.
History of Peru
Geography, demographics, economy, politics and tourism, too.
Geography, demographics, economy, politics and tourism, too.
History Of The Conquest Of Peru
William Hickling Prescott's opus at the Gutenberg. Also downloadable.
William Hickling Prescott's opus at the Gutenberg. Also downloadable.
Inca Architecture
Philosophy techniques and results. Excellent information.
Philosophy techniques and results. Excellent information.
Inside the Royal Tombs of the Moche
The extinction of the Moche may have been caused by extreme flooding and massive erosion, according to Angela M. H. Schuster.
The extinction of the Moche may have been caused by extreme flooding and massive erosion, according to Angela M. H. Schuster.
Lost Cities Adventure
Use Quicktime 4 or see the photos of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Lima, and various sites in Northern Peru. With historical and archaeological commentary.
Use Quicktime 4 or see the photos of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Lima, and various sites in Northern Peru. With historical and archaeological commentary.
Machu Picchu
Excellent historical and cultural description of Inca civilization and the discovery of the ruins. In Spanish.
Excellent historical and cultural description of Inca civilization and the discovery of the ruins. In Spanish.
Machu Picchu: How They Kept The Secret
Inca expert Gary Ziegler explores the riddle of how this center of Inca culture could hide itself in the mountain jungle.
Inca expert Gary Ziegler explores the riddle of how this center of Inca culture could hide itself in the mountain jungle.
Moche Burials Uncovered
Extravagant grave goods add to the mystery of this ancient people of Peru, according to this feature from the National Geographic.
Extravagant grave goods add to the mystery of this ancient people of Peru, according to this feature from the National Geographic.
Moche
The Moche lived along the Northern Peruvian coastline following the disintegration of the Chavin culture. Their art tells us a great deal about their culture and values.
The Moche lived along the Northern Peruvian coastline following the disintegration of the Chavin culture. Their art tells us a great deal about their culture and values.
Paracas Mummies
Hundreds of human and animal mummies were found in the Paracas area
Hundreds of human and animal mummies were found in the Paracas area
Peru: The Inka Empire (15-16th c. A.D.)
Photographs from Images of World History.
Photographs from Images of World History.
Peru: The Moche Culture
The fascinating Moche period begins with the decline of the Cupisnique period at about the time of Christ. The Moche didn't conquer the Cupisnique; rather, there was a slow transition characterized by a number of developments.
The fascinating Moche period begins with the decline of the Cupisnique period at about the time of Christ. The Moche didn't conquer the Cupisnique; rather, there was a slow transition characterized by a number of developments.
The Ancient Kingdoms Of Peru (Paperback)
Straightforward and factual overview, particularly useful for first time visitors to Peru.
Straightforward and factual overview, particularly useful for first time visitors to Peru.
The Ice Mummies
Photos descriptions and archaeological details of the 1996 Nova expedition.
Photos descriptions and archaeological details of the 1996 Nova expedition.
Timeline: Peru
From BBC News, a timeline from the Spanish conquistadores defeating the Incas in 1530-32 to the present.
From BBC News, a timeline from the Spanish conquistadores defeating the Incas in 1530-32 to the present.
Vladimiro Montesinos
"In early 2001, Vladimiro Montesinos was arrested in Caracas, Venzuela where he has been hiding since late 2000."
"In early 2001, Vladimiro Montesinos was arrested in Caracas, Venzuela where he has been hiding since late 2000."