The extensive underground passages stretch over 1,750 meters and connect several significant sites, including the Temple of ...

Under the city of Cuzco, Peru, a secret labyrinth built by the Incas has been discovered. Irene Wright McClatchy News High in ...

After centuries of rumor and speculation, archaeologists have finally confirmed the existence of a colossal underground ...

The preserved skin of the mummies and the black tattoo ink used show a stark contrast — revealing fine details in tattoos ...

Archaeologists uncover secret Inca underground streets beneath Cusco, revealing a sophisticated ancient road network.

Lasers are typically used to remove tattoos from the skin with mixed results. These tight beams of light can also reveal the ...

The Inca Empire was called Tahuantinsuyu, meaning “Four Quarters of the Earth.” Its precise center was considered to be Cuzco ...

All gold belonged to the ruler of the empire, the Inca himself, who claimed to be descended from the sun god. Llamas were the Incas' most important domestic animal, providing food, clothing and ...

The treasure of Atahualpa has been one of the most sought-after in Latin America, symbolizing both material wealth and the cultural heritage of the Inca Empire. Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor ...

They were also used by a variety of cultures, from the Caral-Supe civilization, which thrived during the third millennium B.C.E., to the continent-spanning Inca Empire and its predecessors.