Ancient & archaeological sites in Peru
Detourmap maps 129 ancient & archaeological sites worth the detour in Peru — ruins, stone circles, dolmens, pyramids, hillforts. The best known is Machu Picchu. All of them are listed below. Each has a photo and a Wikipedia article.
-
Machu Picchu
Ancient & megalithic · 15th century · Iconic
15th-century Inca citadel in the Peruvian Andes and UNESCO World Heritage Site
-
Nazca Lines
Ancient & megalithic · 2nd century BC · Renowned
Large geoglyphs made in the soil of the Nazca Desert in Peru
-
Plaza de toros de Acho
Ancient & megalithic · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
-
Ancon necropolis
Ancient & megalithic · Hidden gem
Pre-Hispanic cemetery of thousands of tombs of different cultures such as Chancay, Lima, Chavín, Huari, among others. Located north of the city of Lima in Peru.
-
Huaca Huantinamarca
Ancient & megalithic · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in San Miguel District, Peru
