Archaeologists have found Peñico, a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that linked coastal communities with those in the Andes mountains and Amazon basin. The discovery was announced on July 3, 2025, following eight years of research in northern Peru’s Barranca province, about 200 kilometers north of Lima. Peñico was built between 1800 and 1500 BC, around the same time early civilizations were developing in the Middle East and Asia. Located 600 meters above sea level, its position was perfect for trade between different regions. “They were situated in a strategic location for trade, for exchange with societies from the coast, the … Continue reading 3,500-Year-Old Peñico: Ancient Peru’s Trading Hub With 18 Structures Links Coastal and Mountain Cultures