Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes ...

Peñico, in particular, was built 600 metres above sea level on a geological terrace parallel to the Supe River and surrounded by hills that reach a height of 1,000 metres.

An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists. Peñico is located in the Huaura province, north of the capital Lima ...

After eight long years of excavation and research, archaeologists finally unveiled a 3,500 year old city in Peru. Located in the Lima region, the city has since been named “Peñico,” meaning ...

A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of an ancient city in northern Peru’s Barranca province.The city, called Peñico, is estimated to be around 3,500 years old. Experts believe ...

Peñico was established in 1800 B.C., just after the 5,000-year-old Caral civilization fell due to climate change. By Emma Frederickson Published: Jul 09, 2025 12:00 PM EDT Save Article Listen (5 min) ...

The 3,500-year-old settlement, named Peñico, is located in the northern Barranca province - close to where the Caral civilisation, the oldest on the continent, developed 5,000 years ago.

An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists. Peñico is located in the Huaura province, north of the capital Lima ...

Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same ...

An ancient Peruvian city that was a thriving hub of trade more than 3,000 years ago has been unveiled by archaeologists. Peñico is located in the Huaura province, north of the capital Lima ...

Archaeologists unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru, named Peñico, linking coast and Andes. Peñico, founded between 1,800 and 1,500 B.C., followed the Caral civilization.