Inca Empire, Peru

Researchers Have Found an Inca Tunnel Beneath the Peruvian City of Cusco
It’s long been rumored that a network of old, underground tunnels lies beneath Cusco, Peru, the capital of the ancient Incan empire. Now, thanks to archival texts and ground-penetrating radar, researchers say they’ve confirmed the tunnels’ existence.
Ancient hidden Inca tunnels discovered in Peru
Archeologists have confirmed the existence of ancient tunnels which run under the famous city of Cusco in Peru. Cusco which is a UNESCO world heritage site is formerly the capital of the Inca empire. It is also the main access point for the famous ruins of Maccu Picchu that millions of people visit each year.
Ancient Incan tunnel system discovered in the Andes
A team of archaeologists has discovered an ancient labyrinthine system of tunnels hidden beneath the Peruvian city of Cusco, a former Inca stronghold nestled in the Andes mountains. The tunnel network,
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath Cusco
Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Millions of tourists visit each year, with many basing themselves in the city before beginning their journey ...
Archaeologists claim to have discovered an Inca tunnel nearly 2 kilometers long in Peru
Two Peruvian archaeologists claim to have discovered underground passages in Cusco, Peru, that were supposedly built by the Incas. The tunnel is nearly 2 km long. The post Archaeologists claim to have discovered an Inca tunnel nearly 2 kilometers long in Peru appeared first on Trânsito e metrô.
Archaeology breakthrough: Secret underground tunnel system built by Incas beneath Cusco discovered
Archaeologists in Peru have confirmed the existence of a mile-long underground tunnel network beneath the historic city of Cusco, ending centuries of speculation about the ancient Inca passageways. The newly verified tunnel system connects the city's Temple of the Sun to the ancient Sacsayhuaman fortress,
Archaeologists Discovered An Underground Inca Labyrinth, Confirming a Centuries-Old Rumor
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