The 3,800-year-old Penico citadel of the Caral civilization has reopened to tourism in Peru following eight years of restoration. Identified as a crucial trading centre, it connected early coastal communities with the Andes and Amazon. The hillside location showcases sophisticated urban planning and includes 18 structures. Research indicates it may provide insights into the Caral civilization's decline, potentially linked to climate change. The reopening ceremony featured traditional honors to Pachamama and emphasizes the site's historical and cultural relevance.
The Penico archaeological site has been identified as a vital trading centre connecting early Pacific coastal communities with those in the Andes and Amazon regions.
The site demonstrates sophisticated planning, strategically built on a geological terrace to avoid flooding and includes 18 distinct structures.
Archaeologists believe Penico could provide crucial information about the collapse of the Caral civilisation, which flourished between 3,000 and 1,800 BC.
The opening ceremony featured regional artists playing pututus as part of an ancient ritual honouring Pachamama with ceremonial offerings of agricultural products.
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