Explore Peru's oldest city


	Explore Peru's oldest city

invictus

10-21-2006 12:22 PM

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archaeology, peru, caral, ruth shady

invictus says:

We owe this amazing discovery to a devoted Peruvian/American archaeologist, Ruth Shady, who has spent her last 12 years unearthing Caral - the ancient city that would change the history textbooks. Applauses to Ruth.

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10-21-2006 12:28 PM

diplomat

I would like to visit!!!

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