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The Nazca Lines are an exceptional collection of geoglyphs in the southern desert of Peru. There are about 300 figures among them including geometric shapes, animal like figures, straight continuous lines, humans and plants. The exceptionality of these geoglyphs rest in the fact that they can only be seen from the air.

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Inca Civilization

The Inca civilization was the largest Pre-Columbian civilization in the Americas and Cusco was its capital. The best kept example of its architecture is Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu

The Sacred City is one of the most significant archeological sites left by the Incas

Culture

Fascinating culture and Inca heritage of this beautiful country

Lake Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It occupies an important place in Inca mythology.

Animals of Peru

Animals in Peru have specialized and adapted to the conditions of its geography. At higher altitude levels, few animals and plants can survive because of the lack of oxygen.

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Paracas culture textiles

Paracas cranial trepanation

Paracas mummies

Paracas llama wool cloth with animal motifs

Kotosh Civilization

Temple of the crossed hands

Pyramids and architectural ruins of Caral

Architectual ruins of Caral

War of Independence

The economic crises, the loss of power of Spain in Europe, the war of independence in North America and native uprisings all contributed to a favorable climate to the development …

New reforms

At the beginning of the eighteenth century there was a change of dynasties in the Spanish Crown after the last Habsburg King of Spain, Charles II, left the throne to …

New colonial settlements

During their long journey to , it became visible that the conquerors presence was not welcome by all the inhabitants. An act of resistance …

Society

Cholita

Peru’s complex social system and its hierarchical values were inherited from colonial times and continue as guidelines and principles that regulate social and interpersonal behavior that have become part of the culture of Peru. Before the arrival of Europeans the territory was populated by Peru’s ethnic population known as Amerindians. Colonization brought slavery and the decline of the local population due to foreign diseases. Today Peru’s ethnic composition is mixed.

Peruvian Economy

Cerro de Pasco mine

Peru has a market oriented economy. Growth from 1997 to 2006 averaged 4.5%, in 2007 the economy grew 9% and in 2008 9.8% making it the fastest growing economy in …