The unsolved mystery of the 5,000-year-old city, the oldest in South America

Located in the Supe Valley of Peru, the ancient city of Caral was the center of the oldest known civilization in the Americas.

1. Caral is about 5,000 years old. Archaeologists have determined that the city of Caral was built around 2600 BC, the same period as the pyramids of ancient Egypt. Photo: Pinterest.

2. It is the oldest planned city in the Americas. Caral includes a central plaza, temples, pyramids and residential areas – showing a high and complex level of social organization from a very early age. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Nearly 30 meters high. Pyramide Mayor (Great Pyramid), the largest structure in Caral, is nearly 30 meters high and is built of stone and clay with a stepped design - a precursor to later Inca architecture . Photo: Pinterest.

4. No evidence of war or walls. Unlike many other civilizations, Caral has no evidence of war, weapons or walls – indicating a peaceful and well-organized society. Photo: Pinterest.

5. There was an early developed music system. More than 30 flutes made from animal bones were found at Caral – showing that the Caral people had a very early developed spiritual and musical life. Photo: Pinterest.

6. No evidence of writing has been found. Despite their highly developed social organization, the Caral people left no written records, leading to many mysteries about how they managed and communicated information. Photo: Pinterest.

7. Contributing to changing perceptions about the development of American civilization. The discovery of Caral forced scientists to reconsider that civilization in ancient America developed in parallel, even on par with early Egypt and Mesopotamia. Photo: Pinterest.

8. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2009. With its special historical, archaeological and architectural values, Caral was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Photo: Pinterest.

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