Watch: Pre-incan pyramid discovered in Peru

[Judi Lynn]

Watch: Pre-incan pyramid discovered in Peru

last updated:03/01/2017


A newly uncovered pyramid structure in central Peru could upend the way researchers have thought of the area regarding its importance in Incan hierarchy.

After a year of investigation, researchers say they believe the structure is what is known as an “ushnu.”

Ushnus are terraced pyramid structures researchers believe were used by ancient local rulers during some of their most significant ceremonies in which they drank and gave liquid offerings to the gods.

Research indicates they also may have been used for astrological observations, though much is still to be learned about these structures.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. A video of Ollantaytambo, also in Peru, unknown by most people in the U.S.:

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2. My daughter and I were there in October. It's just as awesome as Machu Picchu.

My daughter climbed it. I watched (altitude, age, asthma, anxiety).