Chr. … Recent archeological excavations have revealed the structure purpose, which was allegedly developed for ancient ceremonies and rituals. In 1938, archaeologists from the US placed the construction of the monument between 300 and 400 BCE. It may not be close to as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza. These are said by modern builders to insure a sound construction in heavy earthquake areas, and are probably one of the reason such structures in Peru have withstood the numerous earthquakes that have struck the Andean area for millennia. Year Built: c.2580 – 2560 BCE. However, a kind of pyramid structure recently excavated in Peru has revealed stunning details about human civilization in what is now present-day Peru and how they lived more than 5,000 years ago. Although the pyramid’s exact purpose is still unclear, the archaeologists propose that the structure may have served as “a ladder to get to a higher level.”. It came to a population explosion. The oldest pyramids, according to mainstream experts, are those of Brazil. Hi, my name is Ivan and I am the founder of Curiosmos, Ancient Code and Pyramidomania. When we say “monumental” and “enormous”, that’s the way things are. Khafre, the second pyramid, seems larger than that of Khafre’s … Pyramid of Neferirkare. The complex includes three main sites of great importance, Cerro Sechin, Sechin Bajo, Taukachi-Konkan and Sechin Alto. The Sechin Complex begins just one kilometer from one of the world’s most famous roads, the Panamericana, which runs through both Americas from south to north. To date, only the main monument has been studied in detail, a large part of the buildings has not yet been explored. It reveals that the history we attribute to Egypt was derived from this older stock of historical data, which has been cherry picked for data points that support the mainstream view. In fact, some scholars have dubbed this ancient city, the Pyramid city. They all bear witness to a long-gone culture that has done amazing things here thousands of years ago. Their capital was the Sacred City of Caral – a 5,000-year-old metropolis complete with complex agricultural practices, rich culture, and monumental architecture, including six large pyramidal structures, stone and earthen platform mounds, temples, amphitheatre, sunken circular plazas, and residential areas. 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I've been writing passionately about ancient civilizations, history, alien life and various other subjects for more than eight years. Caral was a thriving metropolis at roughly the same time as the great pyramids were being built in Egypt. These details have come to light thanks to excavations at the Sechin archaeological complex in Casma Province of Ancash Region in northern Peru, reports News Network Archaeology. The Egyptians were still at the beginning, as Peru already had the impressive Sechin complex. In Casma there are some small but fine hotels for the night. In other words, it appears Egyptologists pieced together the history of Egypt we learn in schools from source documentation that they, in most instances, assert is fabricated, but in others, say is valid. Join Curiosmos on Telegram Today. There are all kinds of ways of guessing. According to Archaeology News Network , ‘the pyramid is located within the south-central part of the main building’. Dating from 3000BC, the oldest of the Brazilian pyramids predate the earliest Egyptian example by several hundred years. Caral dates from 2,600 BC making it one of the earliest known civilisations on Earth The magnificent ancient city of pyramids at Caral in Peru hit the headlines in 2001. Take El-Kurru, one of the regal cemeteries used by the Nuban royal family, which dates back to 315 BC. Caral is the largest recorded site in the Andean region with dates older than 2000 BC and it appears to be the model for the urban design adopted by Andean civilisations that rose and fell over the span of four millennia. It served a ceremonial purpose, but we need to make further analysis (…),” Suarez said in statements to Andina news agency. The newly found Peruvian pyramid consists of a series of steps. “It is of great importance in these ceremonial sites. They all bear witness to a long-gone culture that has done amazing things here thousands of years ago. Because here you will find about 400 bas-reliefs that are supposed to depict scenes from that time – and they are not for the faint-hearted! The Sechin complex in the Casma Valley - older than the Egyptian pyramids The Sechin complex – who thought the Egyptian pyramids were old? One thing is clear: the Sechin were not defenseless, peaceful peoples, but dynamic fighters. One of them is for example the El Farol Inn, which has an outdoor pool and a small restaurant where you can fortify yourself after the trip to the Sechin complex. to 300 C.E., there was an Egypt-inspired pyramid revival in what is today Sudan, in Africa, and the pyramids had a decidedly indigenous spin. These structures are remnants of the ancient city of Caral, which some have called the oldest society in the Americas. Experts are expected to continue excavating and studying the site hoping that future discoveries may help reveal more about the Sechin Complex. It is believed that it was used for ceremonial purposes. The largest monument only has a footprint of 300 by 250 meters. And while you’re here, you should not miss the opportunity to attach a trip to the sea, because that’s almost “around the corner”! In addition to the “miniature” Step Pyramid, the archeologists have revealed two skulls–one belonging to an adult and the other to a child–as well as a dismembered body on the side, which offers evidence that the ancient pyramid-like structure was used for ceremonial practices. Thousands of years ago, at a time when Egypt’s Great pyramids were being built, a civilization in Peru was thriving in the Supe Valley, around 200 kilometers from present-day Lima.The city, which we call Caral, was thriving metropolis more than 4,600 years ago. Archaeologists working near Edfu, a city in southern Egypt, fought back the rolling tide of modern development to preserve a rare archaeological site. Not much is known about the people who built these magnificent structures, but academia claims that the architects and construction engineers were likely the “local farmers” who altruistically built the temples as public places of worship. The Egyptians were still at the beginning, as Peru already had the impressive Sechin complex. They are built so good that they are still here some of which may be 10,000 plus years old. From the Peruvian capital, Lima, there are daily buses to Casma, most of which depart at around 10.30 pm and reach the archaeological site in the early morning hours. Listening to the word “pyramid”, Imagination instantly brings you to ancient Egypt, Cleopatra and the Pharaohs and the Valley of the Kings. From about 300 B.C.E. – Not only are the cross and the Garden of Eden identified with Atlantis, but in Atlantis, the habitation of the gods, we find the original model of all these pyramids which extend from India to Peru.” [end quote]. It is many millennia older than Stonehenge or Egypt’s great pyramids, built in the pre-pottery Neolithic period before writing or the wheel. The construction of this pyramid is very similar to the unusual construction used in the Bosnian pyramids. If you want to get a deep insight into a seemingly brutal and bloodthirsty culture, you should not miss the archaeological site of Cerro Sechin. The nearest major city is Casma, the sleepy capital of the province, just 270 km north of Lima. in Peru as the oldest city in South America, this opinion had to be revoked after investigation by Sechin: These were built sometime between 3,200 – 3,400 BC and thus claim this title. In 1996, archaeologists discovered pyramids on the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil that sate to around 3,000 BC, making them a few hundred years older than Egypt's oldest pyramid. The magnificent ancient city of pyramids at Caral in Peru hit the headlines in 2001. That’s more than double the 120 larger pyramids constructed in Ancient Egypt. Formally surrounded between the ocean and the Andes lies the Casma Valley in the Ancash region, in northern Peru. The pyramids appear to be FAR older… Peru Archaeologist Ruth Shady further explored the 5,000 year-old city of pyramids in the Peruvian desert, with its elaborate complex of … Off the eastern coast of southern Brazil, archaeologists have discovered the oldest pyramids in the world, older than the ancient Egyptian pyramids by several centuries. Listening to the word “pyramid”, Imagination instantly brings you to ancient Egypt, Cleopatra and the Pharaohs and the Valley of the Kings. There is even the theory that all of the pictured body parts and organs should have been used for the study of the human body – but how do the ax-wielding warriors adapt? Researchers working near the 4,600-year-old pyramid uncovered at Tell Edfu in Egypt. Two of the most enigmatic areas in the world as regards ancient civilizations are Egypt and Peru/Bolivia. But what can explain ancient man's apparent obsession with building pyramids? A new data-driven method for estimating the ages of Egyptian pyramids suggests certain pyramids may be hundreds or even thousands of years older supporting the possibility that they could have been built over pre-existing structures first established in early dynastic or possibly pre-dynastic times. Are The Giza Pyramids More Than 12,000 Years Old? Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest pyramids - on the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil. Still Standing: Yes. We are committed to reducing the number of ads shown on the site. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Only 15 miles off the coast, the sites of the Sechin Complex tell a story of pride, craftsmanship, and astonishingly brutal insights into the life of the Sechin over the images carved in stone. About Brien Foerster. Lalakon Pyramid - (Not yet dated by an onsite study.) Although the new structure is not the greatest pyramid in Peru, the country is home to fascinating pyramids the world has ever seen. Alternatively, start your visit from Chimbote, 60 km away, where you can spend a few days on the beach. Get our content delivered to your email. The pyramid city of Caral is believed to date back at least 5,000 years. It should at some time in the period between 1800 – 900 BC. The complex includes three main sites of great importance, Cerro Sechin, Sechin Bajo, Taukachi-Konkan and Sechin Alto. In any case, the reliefs are impressive, no matter what you would like to interpret. t.me/Curiosmos. Sechin Bajo covers an area of about 30 hectares on the northern edge of the Rio Casma Valley. The site’s survey has revealed its shape: the pyramid is a kind of stepped structure at least 3 meters high, around 5 meters wide. Location: Giza, Egypt. The archaeological site, collectively known as Sechin Alto, covers an area of more than 200 hectares along the left bank of the Sechin River, making it the largest complex in the complex. 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The ancient structure built in a pyramid’s shape is believed to be at least 5,000 years old. You may have seen me appear on Discovery Channel's What On Earth series, History Channel's Ancient Aliens, and Gaia's Ancient Civilizations among others. This massive structure was once believed to be the seat of government for the Sechin culture. Previously, the place of worship Caral in Peru as the oldest city in South America, this opinion had to be revoked after investigation by Sechin: These were built sometime between 3,200 – 3,400 BC and thus claim this title. Bloodthirsty warrior priests with their weapons, beheaded victims, torn body parts and intestines, even if the reliefs are quite clear, archaeologists doubt their importance. Is this a memorial to a gloriously won battle? Caral, Peru - (c10,000 BC) Outlines the territory known as South America. Join the discussion and participate in awesome giveaways in our mobile Telegram group. Listening to the word “pyramid”, Imagination instantly brings you to ancient Egypt, Cleopatra and the Pharaohs and the Valley of the Kings. The remains of more than 50 monolithic buildings can still be found in the Casma Valley, which may look like clay hills for the inexperienced eye, but they are of immense importance to archaeologists. Is There a 20,000-Year-Old Underwater Pyramid in the Atlantic Ocean? Göbekli Tepe in southeast Turkey has been billed as the oldest temple in the world at about 12,000 years of age. Pyramid of Khafre, Giza – Egypt. Five plazas around the main hill extend just under 1.5 kilometers. Another interesting match between Egyptian construction and that found in Andean Peru is the use of angled walls and corners. I must note that North America (Asia Major/ India Superior) by itself has more pyramids than all of Africa combined. Older than Giza: 4,600-year-old pyramid uncovered in Egypt. On a high, dry terrace overlooking a green river valley in the Andes Mountains of Peru, sits a complex of American pyramids that may be older than the pyramids of Egypt. … Introduction The age of certain pyramids in Egypt, particularly those in… Great Pyramid of Giza. Or a reminder of a bloody rebellion under the Sechin? Today we will explore one of the last of the great American cultures that used pyramids as central religious edifices and cultural centerpieces in their daily lives, the contemporaries of the Aztecs, the Incas in Peru….The ancient Egyptians in Africa and the ancient pre-Incas/Incas evolved on different sides of the globe, and were never in contact…. They are believed to be a symbol of their work,” Suarez revealed to Andina News Agency. The pyramid is believed to be approximately 5000 years old and is in good condition. Their research shows that these South American pyramids were much larger than the early pyramids of Egypt, with their height about 160 ft. and their base expanding to nearly 40 acres. and predates by 170 years the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu – 2550 B.C.). These pyramids in Peru are older than the ones in Egypt, and predate the Incan Empire by roughly 4,000 years. Please consider turning off Ad-Block. To reveal the ancient structure, researchers had to excavate more than 6 meters of soil and remove massive stones to reveal it. Although the most famous pyramids are those in Egypt, more precisely Giza, and the Great Pyramid, many other pyramids are equally, or perhaps even more stunning. At approximately 6,000 years old, they are a thousand years older than the pyramids. The civilization that erected the massive city is contemporary with other civilizations of the world such as Egypt, India, Sumer, and China, but it developed in complete isolation, unlike them. Brien has explored more than 90 countries but his true passion is researching and writing about the ancient megalithic works found in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Easter Island, Egypt, England, and beyond. There, an ancient civilization erected massive pyramids at a time when similar structures in Egypt were no more than a distant dream. It may not be close to as big as the Great Pyramid of Giza. Sechin Bajo is another collection of remnants of the Sechin culture, which caused quite a stir in 2008, when Peruvian and German archaeologists found a much older ceremonial complex between the approximately 3,600-year-old monuments. These structures are remnants of the ancient city of Caral, which some have called the oldest society in the Americas. “There is an adobe wall at the top, with Sechin inhabitants’ fingerprints visible in the mud. Almost 300 kilometers from the Peruvian capital, Lima, there are optimal conditions for settlements: on the one hand, land rich in fish from the sea, on the other, fertile mountain plains and tropical lowlands. If reports are accurate, the Greek Pyramid could be older than the oldest Pyramid of ancient Egypt by at least 100 years (Djoser – 2620 B.C.) Now some of the records in Egypt say when they were built, but many of these other pyramids on Earth may be way older than the ones in Egypt. These pyramids in Peru are older than the ones in Egypt, and predate the Incan Empire by roughly 4,000 years. Archeological excavations in Northern Peru have revealed an ancient pyramid-like structure believed to be around 5,000 years old. Location: Abusir – between Giza and Saqqara. Hi, we understand that enjoy and Ad-free experience while surfing the internet, however, many sites, including ours, depend on ads to continue operating and producing the content you are reading now. Caral in Peru is a city like no other. Archaeologists now believe the ancient pyramids in Peru are older than the Egyptian pyramids, and a recently surveyed megalithic site in Indonesia is now suspected to be a step pyramid built by a long lost civilization 20,000 years ago. On a high, dry terrace overlooking a green river valley in the Andes Mountains of Peru, sits a complex of American pyramids that may be older than the pyramids of Egypt. Egypt of course has the pyramids of the Giza Plateau, as well as many beautiful temples that were created by the Dynastic Egyptians. However, a kind of pyramid structure recently excavated in Peru has revealed stunning details about human civilization in what is now present-day Peru and how they lived more than 5,000 years ago. Furthermore, if experts gather enough data to confirm it was a ceremonial site, it will make it possible to better understand the people who inhabited the region more than 5,000 years ago, along the way helping understand the purpose of Pyramids. Built in the 3rd century BC and consists of numerous monuments. So that would not be, as previously believed the excavation site Caral the oldest in Peru, but Sechin Bajo and also she is also the oldest in the two Americas, of which one knows. The system, which is circular in shape and about 14 meters in diameter, found some trophies and reliefs depicting a warrior – more than 5,500 years old after carbon measurements. (Price about 15 euros). Pharaoh: NeferirkareKakai. As explained by Monica Suarez, an archeologist of the Sechin Archaeological Project, the “Step Pyramid” is located within the south-central part of the main building. These pyramids may be way older than anyone realizes. The site is a thousand years older than the earliest known civilisation in the Americas and, at 2,627 BC, is as old as the pyramids of Egypt. Human sacrifice for the gods? The perfect conditions for the inhabitants of this region and therefore not surprising that it was here in the third and second century BC. Only 15 miles off the coast, the sites of the Sechin Complex tell a story of pride, craftsmanship, and astonishingly brutal insights into the life of the Sechin over the images carved in stone. Don't worry, we don't send spam.

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