When you think of mummies, the first mental jump would be to Egypt, or maybe even Brendan Fraser and the film, The Mummy (1999), but did you know that South America is home to many examples of mummified remains, including the best-preserved mummy in the world? Intentional mummification was a common practice throughout the ancient […]
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The Incan and Colonial Highlights of Cusco on Peru Travel
Cusco is Peru’s most popular city for a reason. Unlike metropolitan Lima, it doesn’t overwhelm travellers with overcast skies, diesel fumes, and a sprawling map that comprises 43 separate districts. It also has an easy-to-understand historical significance as the former capital of the Inca Empire. Add that to the fact that it’s the gateway city […]
History Buffs Are Sure to Enjoy a Peru Vacation!
Peru is bursting with the ruins of old civilizations. Machu Picchu, which is now one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is shrouded in mystery and legend, drawing curious travellers from across the globe. Sun-worshipping Incas, who emerged in the 15th century and formed the largest empire in pre-Columbian America, built some of […]
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