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Maya Site of Copan (UNESCO/NHK)
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Maya Site of Copan (UNESCO/NHK)

Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, the ruins of Copán, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main...
SACSAYHUAMAN-CUSCO-PERU
Video by Antonio Mancha Trejo

SACSAYHUAMAN-CUSCO-PERU

Sacsaihuaman o Sacsayhuamán (quechua: Saksaq Waman, 'Halcón satisfecho' )? es una fortaleza incaica hoy en ruinas ubicadas dos kilómetros al norte de la ciudad del Cusco, en el Perú. Sacsayhuamán fue construida originalmente con propósitos...
City of Cuzco (UNESCO/NHK)
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City of Cuzco (UNESCO/NHK)

Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and...
El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City (UNESCO/NHK)
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El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City (UNESCO/NHK)

Located in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin was at its height from the early 9th to the early 13th century. It became the most important centre in north-east Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacan Empire. Its cultural influence extended...
El Tajín—Veracruz—Mexico
Video by Jose Luis Luna

El Tajín—Veracruz—Mexico

El Tajín is a pre-Columbian archeological site and one of the largest and most important cities of the Classic era of Mesoamerica. A part of the Classic Veracruz culture. The archeological site is known by the local Totonacs, whose ancestors...
Tulum Ruins Tour: A Must-Do Yucatán Activity
Video by Absolute Adventure Mexico | Playa del Carmen Private Tours, Riviera Maya.

Tulum Ruins Tour: A Must-Do Yucatán Activity

Tulum Ruins Tour: A Must-Do Yucatán Activity Our all-inclusive private tour of Tulum allows visitors to the Riviera Maya to fully explore Tulum’s many archaeological treasures as well as its natural beauty. Every tour group is accompanied...
Yaxchilan, Chiapas, The Mayan Route
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Yaxchilan, Chiapas, The Mayan Route

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Chan Chan Peru HD Version
Video by John Ertler

Chan Chan Peru HD Version

Tour of Chan Chan 5 kms west of Trujillo. Soundtrack contains my original music score.
The Coolest Stuff on the Planet- Chillin' in Chan Chan
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The Coolest Stuff on the Planet- Chillin' in Chan Chan

Northern Peru's Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is a massive complex that was once the capital of the Chimu civilization. But who were the Chimu? Why'd they build such a big city? Find out in this episode as you take a virtual tour of Chan...
Chavin (Archaeological Site) (UNESCO/NHK)
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Chavin (Archaeological Site) (UNESCO/NHK)

The archaeological site of Chavin gave its name to the culture that developed between 1500 and 300 B.C. in this high valley of the Peruvian Andes. This former place of worship is one of the earliest and best-known pre-Columbian sites. Its...
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