Caral: The First Civilization of America
ID: GYG465583-831057
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the first oldest civilization in America, more than 500,000 years old. Learn about their religion, agriculture, fishing, architecture and so on. Declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The first Oldest Civilization in America is located about 200 km north of Lima. Where, we will know the beginnings of the development of Peru about 5000 years ago.
Headquarters of the first Andean civilization that forged the foundations of its own unique social organization, which along with Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China and Mesoamerica are the original centers of culture in the world.
It is made up of 32 monumental buildings, comprised in a complex system of settlements that show a strong religious ideology, among which are ceremonial buildings, residential sectors for people of different social rank, a set of smaller temples and workshops for production.
We will also observe the place where offerings were made to the gods, as well as their ceremonies, rituals, festivities, agriculture, fishing and, most importantly, we will learn the importance of the quipus (accounting system).
After finishing the visit of Caral we will have lunch and then return to Lima.
Highlights
- Learn about the function of each pyramid.
- Know how its 32 pyramids were built.
- How offerings were made to the gods.
- Learn the importance of the quipus (accounting system).
- Learn about their offerings, rituals, beliefs, religion, agriculture and fishing
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
The tour guide will ask for your last name at the reception desk.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
