An incredibly ancient temple and chacana cross unearthed in Peru shows a continuity of symbolism and interest in constructing religious monuments among Peruvian cultures.
The Ashaninka are the most numerous Indigenous people living in the rainforests of Peru and Brazil where they inhabit a crucial area between the Andes and sources of the Amazon River. And yet, despite the size of the population and their importance in the past and present, their genetic history has remained understudied.
Many historic chronicles and maps report of giants in South America. So when a ring is found in an Inca era grave, that would fit on an exceptionally large finger, it needs investigating.