Today, we’ll be discussing the archaeological site Caral in Peru.
These pyramidal constructions were built at least 500 year before Egypt’s pyramids.
Its design is constructive and suggests a well-thought project with sophisticated social structures. You will find temples, streets, neighborhoods, public squares and amphitheaters as well as warehouses, altars and roads.
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These characteristics distinguish Caral, making it America’s first civilization. This is without doubt a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
However, the 70,000 visitors per year are a far cry from Machu Picchu’s 1.5 million tourists or Egypt’s 3 million tourists.
Caral, however, is not the only one. Vichama Bandurria Spero, Spero and Miraya are all nearby archaeological sites that offer potential opportunities for Peru’s tourism growth.