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the total population in Peru, alongside cities such as Arequipa, Trujillo and Chiclayo. Its terrain is unique in the sense that it consists of many different types of environments. Anywhere from the coastal plain/ sea side to the rugged snow peaked Andes or even the Amazonian jungle. When it comes to the people of Peru they are referred to as Peruvians. There are about 28.4 million Peruvians ranging from different ethnic groups. For example, there are forty five percent Indians, thirty seven…

The Chavín de Huántar is a religious site in the Northern highlands of Peru. It is named after Chavín, a religious culture in the Andes Mountains. The temple that resides there was built out of stone between 900–200 B.C.E. The Chavín de Huántar became a pilgrimage destination for worshipers of all places. Worshipers brought offerings and left with objects like ceramics and textiles, spreading the Chavín faith and culture. The temple built at Chavín de Huántar became an important pilgrimage site…

Machu Picchu is beautiful city to visit. The views are outstanding from the mountain tops and the peaks of Machu Picchu are amazing. Machu Picchu is located in the eastern part of Peru. There is so much to learn and see at Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is an historic sanctuary, too. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is among the greatest artistic, architectural and land use achievements anywhere and the most significant tangible legacy of the Inca civilization. In conclusion, Machu Picchu is…

communication system called Khipus, and an entire transportation system (“Top 5 Ancient Incan inventions”). Alongside these inventions, the Incan people created very intricate woven bridges. These bridges were used to get across large chasms along top the Andes mountains. They were incredibly useful, and quite intricate to make. Unlike in Europe, where bridges were being made from stone, the Incas used the natural materials they had around them. These tools included alpaca and llama wool, stone…

Peru can be rainy, or can be covered in mountain ranges. For instance, the Andes Mountains have different climate changes year-round. In summer, the climate is usually very hot and rainy, while winters are very dry with cooler temperatures. Peru is also filled with many geographical wonders. Machu Picchu is one of Peru’s most marvelous structures. This landmark is located just outside the city of Cuzco, Peru, near the Andes Mountains. . The…

were South American Indians also known as natives to the land. At the time their capital was called Cuzco, which lasted for three hundred years. Cuzco is also a modern city in Peru. After the rule of their fourth emperor, many tribes settled in the Andes Mountains. Each tribe was individually conquered, requiring them to adapt to the Inca ways of life. After the Indian tribes converted, they combined forces and began expanding the empire. The ruler of the Inca Empire before the Spanish Conquest…

Because they can be prepared and served in so many ways, it is no wonder this root vegetable is included in so many meals that we eat. Mashed for Thanksgiving, cut and deep-fried alongside your favorite burger, boiled along with other vegetables and seafood, roasted with fresh herbs, or even baked, hot and fluffy and oozing with butter, the potato is delicious just about any way you prepare it. Although often taken for granted, there is no denying that the potato is a mainstay in cuisines…

everyone knows and loves was not always so easily accepted. The domestication of the potato started nearly 13,000 years ago in The Andes by the native Incan people; since then, one single plant has shaped the course of history, partly because of its adaptability and nutritional benefits. Evidence of the first potatoes places them on the Chilean coast and throughout the Andes mountains in Peru and Bolivia almost 13,000 years ago, and names the Incas as the first to cultivate them in…

It does have a relatively nice climate, even though there are some harsh climates in the Andes Mountains. These mountains cover a third of the country and there are more than fifty active volcanoes within them. In Northern Chile one will find the Atacama Desert. This desert holds the statistic of being the hottest dessert in the World. Then…

There are four major basin found on the plateau that were formed due to the mountainous spurs that jut out along the Andes Mountains. There has not been flooding due to Lake Titicaca in over 30 years due to better regulations and weather but if flooding were to occur the village houses on the shore of Lupalaya would be overtaken by water (Roebuck et al. 2004). The same…