Web30 Apr 2007 · The Chankillo ruins, near the Peruvian coast, made the news a few months back when they were discovered to be an ancient solar observatory. According to NASA, … WebArchaeological evidence indicates that Chankillo, located in the coastal desert of Peru near the Casma-Sechín river basin, may be the earliest known astronomical observatory in …
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Web22 Feb 2024 · The Chankillo Ruins Exposed the Genius of Ancient Civilization. A ruin in the Peruvian desert left experts rather puzzled for decades. But it wasn't until some … WebChankillo is an astronomical complex in western Peru, about half way between Trujillo and Lima. It's claimed to be the oldest astronomical site in the Western hemisphere, at over 2000 years old. There are some ruins of various buildings, but the highlight are 13 notched towers (with twelve spaces in between) that were used to measure the place ... birthday coming soon image
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WebChankillo is 400 kms north of Lima, close to Casma. Itsa new discovery and I do not think it will be easy to find a guide. First time I here about this pace but yes, its the oldest solar calendar. Maybe from around 300-600 BC by Chavin de Huantar pre Inca culture. Let us know about it, if you manage to arrange for a visit. Chanquillo or Chankillo is an ancient monumental complex in the Peruvian coastal desert, found in the Casma-Sechin basin in the Ancash Department of Peru. The ruins include the hilltop Chankillo fort, the nearby Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas. The … See more The regularly-spaced thirteen towers of Chankillo were constructed atop the ridge of a low hill running near north to south, forming a "toothed" horizon with narrow gaps at regular intervals. To the east and west investigators … See more • Acaray • List of archaeoastronomical sites by country See more • 3D reconstruction of the site • Chankillo, Peru, Ancient Solar Observatory? • Towers point to ancient Sun cult, BBC See more Web11 Jun 2015 · Probably constructed in the 4th century BC, this archaeological complex gathers not only a probable fort on a hilltop and residential areas, but also the amazing Thirteen Towers of Chankillo. … birthday comments