Archaeologists Discovered An Underground Inca Labyrinth, Confirming a Centuries-Old Rumor
The Incan Temple of the Sun in Cusco has long been a visual and cultural jewel of the ancient empire. But there’s even more to admire below ground. Recently, archaeologists confirmed a long-held rumor: the existence of labyrinth of underground tunnels extending out from the temple, sometimes over a mile in length.
Archaeology breakthrough as researchers discover secret underground streets built by Incas
Archaeologists uncover secret Inca underground streets beneath Cusco, revealing a sophisticated ancient road network.
Hidden underground tunnel system built by Incas found beneath Cusco
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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,
Ancient mystery solved as Incas’ hidden tunnel system found beneath city of Cusco in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have confirmed centuries of speculation that there is an underground tunnel network underneath the historic city of Cusco near Machu Picchu. The researchers found more than a kilometre of the network of streets,
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