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Now playing Next Culture news Scientists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appaerance of "Juanita," Peru's iconic mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed over half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks, has been revealed. 26/10/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Heaviest animal ever may be ancient whale found in Peruvian desert The bones were discovered more than a decade ago by Mario Urbina from the University of San Marcos’ Natural History Museum in Lima. 03/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Rope bridges preserving the Inca heritage Every June, communities in the Cusco region, capital of the Inca empire, join efforts in making ropes out of q’oya plants to renovate the Q'eswachaka bridge. 20/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Peruvian villages unite to rebuild ancient Inca rope bridge Every June, the Quechua indigenous people celebrate a dedicated conservation ritual in the heart of the ancient Inca empire to rebuild the Q'eswachaka rope bridge. 19/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Watch: Peruvian pilgrims climb mountains to pray to Lord of Star Snow Amidst the majestic Vilcanota mountain range, located 1,000 kilometers southeast of Lima, Peru, a breathtaking spectacle unfolds as hundreds of devoted Peruvians ascend the slopes of Mount Sinakara. 16/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru. 23/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Homes fumigated in Peru to eradicate mosquitoes spreading dengue virus For the past two weeks, health workers have been fumigating homes in Peru in a bid to eradicate mosquitoes that spread the dengue virus. 12/05/2023
Now playing Next Peru Bodies of 27 Peruvian mine fire victims taken to morgue The remains of 27 victims have been taken to the local morgue after Peru's worst mining accident in recent years. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Police block migrants trying to enter Peru from Chile Peru is applying a 60-day state of emergency and sending troops to its borders. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Archaeologists unearth pre-Incan mummy with skin and hair in Peru The mummy, which is believed to be between 800 and 1,200 years old, was found in an ancient mud urban centre called Cajamarquilla, located on the outskirts of Lima. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment Peruvian shamans perform rituals on Earth Day Peruvian shamans perform rituals on Earth Day 22/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment Peru brings back Inti Raymi ceremony with hopes of reviving tourism After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru will welcome back the Inti Raymi celebration this June. Last Friday it marked its return with an official ceremony. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next no comment Heavy rains leave 65 dead in Peru since the beginning of the year The spokesperson of the police rescue force in Lima warns that landslides will keep occurring as heavy rains continue to drench the region. 24/03/2023
Now playing Next Republic of Ecuador Strong earthquake hits Ecuador and Peru, killing at least 14 people The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast. 19/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Anti-government protesters in Peru block major highway Hundreds of anti-government protesters used rocks, tires set alight and trash to block a major highway in Lima, Peru. 05/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Peruvian man arrested after 30-year love affair with ancient mummy Police in Peru seized a 600 to 800-year-old mummy from a former delivery man who claims it was his "spiritual girlfriend" for 30 years. 01/03/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Controversial author Mario Vargas Llosa joins the Académie Française Peruvian-Spanish author Mario Vargas Llosa joins the Académie Française despite several controversies regarding his induction 09/02/2023