Cusco Ministry of Culture An intoxicated man in Cusco, Peru, has defaced a historic Inca artifact known as the 12-angled stone. The carved rock is a piece of a wall that once surrounded a historic ...

According to the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, the suspect carved fragments out of the 12-Angled Stone, a marvel of Inca architecture and a tourist attraction, in six visible places. The 12-Angle ...

A Glimpse into History Machu Picchu's history is as intriguing as its breathtaking scenery. Built in the 15th century under ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. When the voting got underway, I was in Africa ...

From colourful old towns to sleek modern skylines, this gallery showcases the world’s most beautiful cities, celebrated for their natural beauty, awe-inspiring architecture, iconic landmarks and rich ...

Here you’ll spot sea lions, Peruvian boobies, pelicans and Humboldt penguins and take a sail-by of the Paracas Candelabra — a giant prehistoric Nazcan geoglyph from 220 BC that’s carved into ...

An enigmatic gem of the ancient Inca Empire, this historic sanctuary continues to captivate ... breathtaking gardens, and intricate carvings. While you’re there, be sure to explore the must-see ...

With its carved stone temples, palaces and storehouses, Machu Picchu has since become synonymous with the grandeur and ambition of the Inca, who controlled the largest pre-Hispanic empire in all ...

From the Sacred Valley of the Inca to the magical heights of Machu Picchu to the natural ... Take an optional flight over the Nazca Lines — a thrilling opportunity to view the mysterious soil carvings ...

There was no written language in Inca life, and with this ... site’s postcard moment is a little more recent, having been carved out by the Anasazi people in about AD 1200.

Rising above the town are two monumental Inca ruins, which served as both a fortress and a ... Nearby are the unique limestone cliffs of White Rocks, which have been carved into incredible caves and ...