Americas

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, researchers at the Áspero archaeological site in Peru have unearthed a complex stone structure that served as an ancient astronomical observatory. The newly discovered building, linked to the Caral Civilization, suggests that specialists over 4,000 years ago meticulously tracked celestial bodies to manage their relationship with the natural environment. The finding highlights the profound scientific knowledge possessed by one of the oldest known societies in the Americas, pushing back the timeline of advanced astronomical observation in the region. The discovery was presented by researchers from the Caral Archaeological Zone, led by the prominent Peruvian archaeologist Ruth Shady Solís. Situated in Supe Puerto within the Barranca province, Áspero was an ancient fishing city occupied between 3000