News November 21, 2013
OLMOS, PERU—As much as 60 percent of the 800-year-old Ficuar archaeological complex has reportedly been destroyed in Lambayeque. The damage appears to have been done with heavy machinery. “This space [with platforms and a patio] was a control center for everything, particularly in terms of agriculture and irrigation," said archaeologist Juan Ugáz Moro. "We have to band together to preserve, promote, and protect our cultural-historical heritage.”
Off the Grid September/October 2012
Off the Grid July/August 2012
Features September/October 2013
Archaeologists digging a Bronze Age site on the Russian steppes are using evidence from language and mythology to understand a remarkable discovery
Features September/October 2013
A king’s burial reveals a pivotal moment in Maya history
Letter from Norway September/October 2013
The race to find, and save, ancient artifacts emerging from glaciers and ice patches in a warming world
Artifacts September/October 2013
A tablet bearing a birthday party invite includes the earliest Latin script penned by a woman
Digs & Discoveries September/October 2013
