Newly discovered ruins of the Chachapoya: Secrets of the cloud people!

Newly discovered ruins of the Chachapoya: Secrets of the cloud people!

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers in Peru identified more than 100 previously unknown ruins of the Chachapoya people. These archaeological finds were made possible by the use of lidar technology and show impressive settlements, graves and fortresses. The Chachapoya lived between the 9th and 15th centuries in the northeastern Andes Peru, where their complex network of structures and trade routes is fully visible for the first time. The previous findings indicate that this civilization has intensively managed the area between 2,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level and has remarkable architectural skills. According to Compact Online , the buildings of the Chachapoya showed so high precision that no mortar was necessary for their construction.

The newly discovered ruins include structures such as round stone houses and terrace systems that indicate a highly developed lifestyle and agriculture. For example, the impressive Kuelap fortress, which houses 20 meters high walls and over 400 buildings, is considered one of the most important sites. The Chachapoya, also known as "cloud people", resisted the Inca and were only subject to the 15th century. The archaeological complex Gran Pajatén, which is located 500 km north of Lima in the Río Abiseo National Park, now reveals a much more comprehensive picture of this civilization, which bloomed over 1,000 years, as reported by The art newspaper .

unknown structures and trade routes

The new finds expand the number of well -known buildings in the Gran Pajatén from 26 to over 100 and also include a network of pre -Columbian roads, which connects various important locations in the national park. These discoveries indicate that Gran Pajatén was not an isolated ceremonial outpost, but a central hub in a complex territorial system. The important locations within this network include Cerro Central, Los Pinchudos, La Playa and Papayas.

The use of non-invasive technologies such as lidar, terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry enables scientists to "see" through dense vegetation without affecting the sensitive ecosystems. This led to the most detailed map of Gran Pajatén, which gives science a clearer picture of how the Chachapoya shaped the landscape for centuries, such as archaeology.org recently reported.

Questions about logistics and sustainability

archaeologists now ask questions about logistics and technology that the Chachapoya used in the construction of their structures. Some even speculate about possible extraterrestrial help, even if established scientists reject these theories. Rather, researchers emphasize that the Chachapoya had a deep understanding of their environment and were able to do sustainable agriculture and create complex irrigation systems.

The latest finds not only look deeply into the cultural practices of this civilization, but also raise questions about their religious ideas, since many of the rock graves containing mummies have been placed in highly accessible altitudes.