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It’s 4am and I’m having emotions about calling Mesopotamia “the cradle of civilization” so y’all are just going to have to bear with me.

Like okay, there are technically six so-called cradles of civilization: Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient China, ancient India, and two civilizations in south and Central America called the Olmec (Mexico) and Caral-Supe (Peru). But the one we all learn about in school is Mesopotamia, bleeding into Egypt.

But.

The oldest of those is the Fertile Crescent (Egypt, the Levant, Mesopotamia), clocking in around 12,000 BCE. That’s the 121st century BCE, if you’re wondering. “Behavioral modernity,” I.e. the thing that separates Homo sapiens from Homo erectus and Homo heidelbergensis, began 160,000 to 60,000 years ago. Homo sapiens was found in most of Africa before ever beginning the migration to other continents—by over 80,000 years, in some cases.

And we all know how Africa got treated in the post-Roman era.

How do we know there was no cradle of civilization in Africa? Like. It’s generally taken that “cradle of civilization” means cities, agriculture, and usually-but-not-always a writing system. We also know that if all humans on earth disappeared right now, in 15,000 years the only sign we were ever here would be a millimeters-thin line of plastic in the geologic record. And that’s in a world where we have stainless steel, concrete, the ability to carve in stone…

What I’m saying is, the oldest piece of string in the world is 50,000 years old and it was found in a cave. Huge swathes of Africa used to be green and lush. If some group ten thousand years ago decided to build a settlement out of mud bricks and tied-up pieces of wood in the African jungle, we’d never know today. The entire thing would have washed out and rotted away centuries ago. “Okay but agriculture—” one, not all agriculture is white people agriculture, and some of it is so different we wouldn’t recognize it at all (consider the terraforming east coast Native tribes did in North America that was so different from European farming methods it was taken as divine intervention in primeval forest). And two, I forget how many years it’s estimated to take before our fancy modern crops return to their wild roots once we’re gone, but I’m pretty sure it’s less than a hundred. We literally would have no way to tell anything was ever there.

And let’s say something did, by some miracle of preservation, survive to the “modern cradles of civilization.” Would it have survived subsequent wars and colonization? How about the changing climate as continents broke apart and ice ages came and went? Would we even have found it, given how gigantic it is and how little regard it’s received through the years?

Like. I could be totally wrong. But I also don’t see why it’s impossible for a civilization to have popped up in Africa like thirty thousand years ago for a century or two and then everyone went “ah, fuck this” and went back to being nomads. It happened at Cahokia. The city was abandoned and we don’t know why, but we do know there’s no evidence the mound-builders ever tried to rebuild somewhere else. And right here in my proverbial backyard, in Arizona, we had the Sinagua tribe, and in like the 1500s or so they just…dipped. There was a whole city built into the side of a cliff (two of them, actually, a few miles apart) and for unknown reasons they were abandoned. Archaeological evidence suggests the Sinagua moved northeast to join the Yavapai and Hopi tribes, but we have no idea why they left the Verde Valley. Water was still plentiful and even if Beaver Creek had started to dry up in summer—which is what it does today—only five miles away was a second city built around a sinkhole that’s still full of water today year-round (although it’s not potable by modern standards due to arsenic content in the water). Both were abandoned sometime in the 1400s for unknown reasons, and before you say “white people,” I will remind you white people didn’t come to America until 1492 and the site wasn’t discovered until over 100 years after it was abandoned.

So yeah. Maybe ancient civilizations in Africa so long ago, or so thoroughly erased by racist Europeans, that we’ll never know.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, one of the most important and little-known cultures of the American continent, is located in the province of Barranca, Lima Region, Peru.

“It constitutes the oldest manifestation of civilization in Peru and on the American continent due to its 5,000 years of age. It is made up of 32 monumental buildings, included in a complex system of settlements that show a strong religious ideology, among which are distinguished ceremonial buildings, residential sectors for people of different social rank, a set of minor temples and production workshops. Caral led a settlement system that brought together 17 similar, although smaller, sites located in the Supe Valley.

“It expresses the complexity and development of an early socio-political and economic organization model during the Late Archaic Period (5000-3800 BP) originated independently by the Andean societies that inhabited this small fertile valley on the central Peruvian coast.”

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ancientorigins · 4 months

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Though an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Caral civilization complex is connected with all kinds of controversies including criminal actions and academic faction fighting. And it continues . . .

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transgenderer · 1 year

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Caral-Supe (also known as Caral and Norte Chico) was a complex pre-Columbian-era society that included as many as thirty major population centers in what is now the Caral region of north-central coastal Peru. The civilization flourished between the fourth and second millennia BC, with the formation of the first city generally dated to around 3500 BC, at Huaricanga, in the Fortaleza area.[1] It is from 3100 BC onward that large-scale human settlement and communal construction become clearly apparent,[2] which lasted until a period of decline around 1800 BC.[3] Since the early twenty-first century, it has been established as the oldest-known civilization in the Americas, and as one of the six sites where civilisation separately originated in the ancient world.[4]

Complex society in Caral-Supe arose a millennium after Sumer in Mesopotamia, was contemporaneous with the Egyptian pyramids, and predated the Mesoamerican Olmec by nearly two millennia.

In archaeological nomenclature, Caral-Supe is a pre-ceramic culture of the pre-Columbian Late Archaic; it completely lacked ceramics and no evidence of visual art has survived. The most impressive achievement of the civilization was its monumental architecture, including large earthwork platform mounds and sunken circular plazas. Archaeological evidence suggests use of textile technology and, possibly, the worship of common deity symbols, both of which recur in pre-Columbian Andean cultures. Sophisticated government is presumed to have been required to manage the ancient Caral. Questions remain over its organization, particularly the influence of food resources on politics.

The use of cotton (of the species Gossypium barbadense) played an important economic role in the relationship between the inland and the coastal settlements in this area of Peru. Nevertheless, scholars are still divided over the exact chronology of these developments.[1][13]

Although not edible, cotton was the most important product of irrigation in the Caral-Supe culture, vital to the production of fishing nets (that in turn provided maritime resources) as well as to textiles and textile technology. Haas notes that "control over cotton allows a ruling elite to provide the benefit of cloth for clothing, bags, wraps, and adornment".[13] He is willing to admit to a mutual dependency dilemma: "The prehistoric residents of the Norte Chico needed the fish resources for their protein and the fishermen needed the cotton to make the nets to catch the fish."[13] Thus, identifying cotton as a vital resource produced in the inland does not by itself resolve the issue of whether the inland centers were a progenitor for those on the coast, or vice versa. Moseley argues that successful maritime centers would have moved inland to find cotton.[1]

the ancient civilization in the andes was really old and kinda strange. unclear relationship between inland and coastal. possibly dependent on fishing

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megalithicmarvels · 1 year

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Massive Peruvian Pyramids as old as the Dynastic Egyptians?

MORE INFO Located approximately three hours north of Lima in central coastal Peru, the ancient city of Caral was an architectural wonder that spanned across a 1,500-acre complex and is considered to be one of the oldest known civilizations in the Western Hemisphere. These ruins are presumed to have been constructed sometime around 2600 B.C. Caral sits in the Supe Valley, a region of Peru’s high…

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Unraveling Centuries of History and Culture of the Andean Odyssey

A rich tapestry woven through millennia, the history of the Andean region of South America took place from the Preceramic period to the Spanish conquest in 1534. Archaeologists such as John H. Rowe and Edward Lanning have meticulously mapped the cultural development of Peruvian civilizations, dividing them into periods and horizons based on ceramic styles and radiocarbon dates.

The journey began in the Preceramic Period (before 9500 BC), pronounced by the earliest evidence of human occupation in Peru, and this period, marked by the absence of pottery, witnessed the gradual evolution of stone-based technologies among hunter-gatherers in the highlands and coastal regions. The transition to ceramic use began in subsequent periods, each characterized by unique cultural traditions and technological advancements.

In the Preceramic Periods I to VI, distinct cultural traditions, monumental architectural structures, population growth, and widespread textile production developed. The development of agriculture and domestication of plants during this time laid the foundation for more complex societies in the Andes. Notable sites such as Quebrada Jaguay, Chivateros, Lauricocha, and Caral Supe/Norte Chico exemplify the diversity and sophistication of Andean cultures in these preceramic phases. While the Quebrada Jaguay illustrates the use of marine and plant resources, the Chivateros showcases the use of stone tools. Lauricocha represents early agricultural activities in the region, whereas the Caral Supe/Norte Chico demonstrates social organization and urban planning.

Subsequent historical periods, from the Initial Period to the Late Horizon, further illustrate the dynamic evolution of Andean societies. The introduction of pottery in the Initial Period (1800-900 BCE) marks a turning point, leading to new settlements along coastal valleys. The Early Horizon saw the rise of Chavín de Huantar, a site in the northern highlands that influenced the spread of the Chavín culture and its artistic motifs. Some consider the Chavín culture the earliest complex culture with intricate art, iconography, and religious rituals.

As time progressed into the Early Intermediate Period (200 BCE-600 CE), more cultures such as the Moche, Gallinazo, Lima, and Nazca emerged, each contributing to the cultural mosaic of the Andean landscape. The Middle Horizon (600-1000 CE) witnessed environmental changes that shaped the region's cultural and political dynamics. Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns influenced agricultural practices, affecting crop yields and food production.

The Late Intermediate Period (1000-1476 CE) featured the fragmentation of political entities, with independent polities governing different areas. Notable cultures during this period included the Chimú society on the north coast and the Chachapoya culture in the highlands. The Chimú utilized the rich coastal resources for sustenance as skilled agriculturalists and fishermen. They developed an extensive irrigation system for agriculture, allowing them to support a large population. The Chachapoya cultivated coca plants, which held ritual and medicinal significance. The exchange of coca leaves with other regional societies contributed to cultural connections.

The Late Horizon (1476-1534 CE) witnessed the rise of the Inca Empire, with sites such as Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Ollantaytambo becoming symbols of Incan power and influence. The arrival of the Spanish in 1532 brought a seismic shift to Andean history. The conquest led to the region's colonization, with the imposition of new social, religious, and economic systems. The once-mighty Inca Empire crumbled, and the intricate stone structures of pre-Inca and Inca sites became the foundations for new colonial constructions.

Finally, the post-conquest era saw the integration of indigenous elites into the colonial administration, the introduction of a racialized caste system, and the devastating impact of new diseases. The modern era witnessed the rise of movements such as Indigenismo, which sought to valorize indigenous peoples and celebrate the achievements of ancient Andean civilizations. The rediscovery of Machu Picchu in 1911 and the efforts of Andean intellectuals such as José Carlos Mariátegui contributed to a renewed appreciation for Andean culture.

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Discover Caral-Supe: Cradle of Civilization in the Americas

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sanjaylodh · 3 months

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There has been an awakening process

There has been an awakening process in humans since centuries.

Our new awakening today is a part of that.

Where is our new civilization pointing today?

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A cradle of civilization is a location and a culture where civilization was developed independent of other civilizations in other locations. The formation of urban settlements (cities) is the primary characteristic of a society that can be characterized as "civilized". Other characteristics of civilization include a sedentary non-nomadic population, monumental architecture, the existence of social classes and inequality, and the creation of a writing system for communication. The transition from simpler societies to the complex society of a civilization is gradual.

Scholars generally acknowledge six cradles of civilization. Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, and Ancient China are believed to be the earliest in the Old World,[1][2] while the Caral-Supe civilization of coastal Peru and the Olmec civilization of Mexico are believed to be the earliest in the New World. All of the cradles of civilization depended upon agriculture for sustenance (except possibly Caral-Supe which may have depended initially on marine resources). All depended upon farmers producing an agricultural surplus to support the centralized government, political leaders, priests, and public works of the urban centers of the early civilizations, though the evidence may be misleading, sometimes hiding the more civilized long-lasting ancient high cultures that might have left less evidence of their existence than the great power centers that dominate the archeological record.

Less formally, the term "cradle of civilization" is often used to refer to other historic ancient civilizations, such as Greece or Rome, which have both been called the "cradle of Western civilization".

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The civilisation myth: How new discoveries are rewriting human history

In an evolutionary eyeblink, our species has gone from hunting and gathering to living in complex societies. We need to rethink the story of this monumental transition

By Michael Marshall

27 June 2023

FOR almost all of human existence, our species has been roaming the planet, living in small groups, hunting and gathering, moving to new areas when the climate was favourable, retreating when it turned nasty. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors used fire to cook and warm themselves. They made tools, shelters, clothing and jewellery – although their possessions were limited to what they could carry. They occasionally came across other hominins, like Neanderthals, and sometimes had sex with them. Across vast swathes of time, history played out, unrecorded.

Then, about 10,000 years ago, everything began to change.

In a few places, people started growing crops. They spent more time in the same spot. They built villages and towns. Various unsung geniuses invented writing, money, the wheel and gunpowder. Within just a few thousand years – the blink of an eye in evolutionary time – cities, empires and factories mushroomed all over the world. Today, Earth is surrounded by orbiting satellites and criss-crossed by internet cables. Nothing else like this has ever happened.

Archaeologists and anthropologists have sought to explain why this rapid and extraordinary transformation occurred. Their most prevalent narrative describes a sort of trap: once people started farming, there was no way back from a cascade of increasing social complexity that led inexorably to hierarchy, inequality and environmental destruction. This bleak view of civilisation’s rise has long held sway. However, the more societies we look at, the more it falls to pieces. Confronted with inconvenient evidence, we are being forced to retell our own origin story. In doing so, we are also rethinking what a society can be.

What civilization are we in now?

Humanity presently stands at Type 0.7276 on the Kardashev Scale, which was proposed to quantify the relationship between energy consumption and the development of civilizations. However, current predictions of human civilization remain underdeveloped and energy consumption models are oversimplified.12 Jul 2023

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सभ्यता का उद्गम स्थल एक स्थान और एक संस्कृति है जहां सभ्यता अन्य स्थानों की अन्य सभ्यताओं से स्वतंत्र रूप से विकसित हुई थी। शहरी बस्तियों (शहरों) का निर्माण किसी समाज की प्राथमिक विशेषता है जिसे "सभ्य" कहा जा सकता है। सभ्यता की अन्य विशेषताओं में एक गतिहीन गैर-खानाबदोश आबादी, स्मारकीय वास्तुकला, सामाजिक वर्गों और असमानता का अस्तित्व और संचार के लिए एक लेखन प्रणाली का निर्माण शामिल है। किसी सभ्यता के सरल समाज से जटिल समाज में संक्रमण क्रमिक होता है।

विद्वान आमतौर पर सभ्यता के छह उद्गमों को स्वीकार करते हैं। मेसोपोटामिया, प्राचीन मिस्र, प्राचीन भारत और प्राचीन चीन को पुरानी दुनिया में सबसे प्राचीन माना जाता है, [1] [2] जबकि तटीय पेरू की कैरल-सुपे सभ्यता और मैक्सिको की ओल्मेक सभ्यता को सबसे प्राचीन माना जाता है। नया संसार। सभ्यता के सभी उद्गम जीविका के लिए कृषि पर निर्भर थे (संभवतः कैरल-सुपे को छोड़कर जो शुरू में समुद्री संसाधनों पर निर्भर रहा होगा)। सभी प्रारंभिक सभ्यताओं के शहरी केंद्रों की केंद्रीकृत सरकार, राजनीतिक नेताओं, पुजारियों और सार्वजनिक कार्यों का समर्थन करने के लिए कृषि अधिशेष का उत्पादन करने वाले किसानों पर निर्भर थे, हालांकि सबूत भ्रामक हो सकते हैं, कभी-कभी अधिक सभ्य, लंबे समय तक चलने वाली प्राचीन उच्च संस्कृतियों को छिपाते हैं पुरातत्व रिकॉर्ड पर प्रभुत्व रखने वाले महान शक्ति केंद्रों की तुलना में उन्होंने अपने अस्तित्व के कम सबूत छोड़े होंगे।

कम औपचारिक रूप से, "सभ्यता का उद्गम स्थल" शब्द का प्रयोग अक्सर अन्य ऐतिहासिक प्राचीन सभ्यताओं, जैसे ग्रीस या रोम, के संदर्भ में किया जाता है, जिन्हें "पश्चिमी सभ्यता का उद्गम स्थल" कहा जाता है।

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सभ्यता मिथक: कैसे नई खोजें मानव इतिहास को फिर से लिख रही हैं

एक विकासवादी पलक झपकते हुए, हमारी प्रजाति शिकार और संग्रह से जटिल समाजों में रहने लगी है। हमें इस विशाल परिवर्तन की कहानी पर पुनर्विचार करने की आवश्यकता है

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लगभग पूरे मानव अस्तित्व के दौरान, हमारी प्रजाति ग्रह पर घूमती रही है, छोटे समूहों में रहती है, शिकार करती है और इकट्ठा होती है, जब जलवायु अनुकूल होती है तो नए क्षेत्रों में चली जाती है, और जब जलवायु खराब हो जाती है तो पीछे हट जाती है। सैकड़ों-हजारों वर्षों से, हमारे पूर्वज खाना पकाने और खुद को गर्म करने के लिए आग का उपयोग करते थे। उन्होंने उपकरण, आश्रय, कपड़े और आभूषण बनाए - हालाँकि उनकी संपत्ति उतनी ही सीमित थी जितनी वे ले जा सकते थे। वे कभी-कभी निएंडरथल जैसे अन्य मानवों से मिलते थे और कभी-कभी उनके साथ यौन संबंध बनाते थे। समय के विशाल हिस्से में, इतिहास खेला गया, दर्ज नहीं किया गया।

फिर, लगभग 10,000 साल पहले, सब कुछ बदलना शुरू हुआ।

कुछ स्थानों पर लोग फसलें उगाने लगे। उन्होंने एक ही स्थान पर अधिक समय बिताया। उन्होंने गांवों और कस्बों का निर्माण किया। विभिन्न अज्ञात प्रतिभाओं ने लेखन, धन, पहिया और बारूद का आविष्कार किया। केवल कुछ हज़ार वर्षों के भीतर - विकासवादी समय में पलक झपकते ही - पूरी दुनिया में शहर, साम्राज्य और कारखाने उग आए। आज, पृथ्वी परिक्रमा करने वाले उपग्रहों से घिरी हुई है और इंट��नेट केबलों से घिरी हुई है। ऐसा और कुछ नहीं हुआ है.

पुरातत्वविदों और मानवविज्ञानियों ने यह समझाने की कोशिश की है कि यह तीव्र और असाधारण परिवर्तन क्यों हुआ। उनकी सबसे प्रचलित कथा एक प्रकार के जाल का वर्णन करती है: एक बार जब लोगों ने खेती शुरू कर दी, तो बढ़ती सामाजिक जटिलता के एक झरने से पीछे हटने का कोई रास्ता नहीं था जो पदानुक्रम, असमानता और पर्यावरणीय विनाश की ओर ले गया। सभ्यता के उदय का यह अंधकारमय दृष्टिकोण लंबे समय से प्रभाव में है। हालाँकि, हम जितना अधिक समाजों को देखते हैं, वह उतना ही अधिक टुकड़ों में बंटता जाता है। असुविधाजनक सबूतों का सामना करते हुए, हमें अपनी मूल कहानी को फिर से बताने के लिए मजबूर किया जा रहा है। ऐसा करते हुए, हम यह भी पुनर्विचार कर रहे हैं कि एक समाज कैसा हो सकता है।

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ricmlm · 4 months

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However, it is interesting that, unlike other civilizations in the world, it appears that Caral existed in isolation, without trade or cultural exchanges with major cultures. And despite this they achieved important development in fishing, agriculture, architecture, astronomy and even music. This civilization influenced the cultural development of later civilizations of ancient Peru.

Caral developed on the country's central coast. Its urban center covered about 50 square kilometers in the Supe valley. There, up to 23 urban settlements were recorded with buildings, circular squares, smaller enclosures, stairs, passages and more.

The most important urban nucleus was made up of the so-called ‘Sacred City of Caral’, located on an area of 66 hectares. This immense city was divided into an upper sector and a lower sector. In the first, there are public spaces, squares, large pyramids and residential complexes of the ruling class. In the second, there are the smaller and larger constructions, where the ‘Amphitheater Pyramid’ and the ‘Circular Altar Temple’ stand out.

On the outskirts of the ‘Sacred City of Caral’ there are smaller and less quality enclosures, distributed in isolation, which serve the common population.

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Ruins of Sacred City of Caral, Peru.

Located in Peru, are an ancient archaeological site that represents the remains of one of the oldest known civilizations in the Americas. Caral is considered to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the region and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Caral was inhabited between 2600 and 2000 BCE, making it roughly 4,000 to 4,600 years old. This makes Caral one of the oldest cities in the Americas and predates other well-known ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and the Incas.

Caral is situated in the Supe Valley, approximately 120 miles (190 kilometers) north of Lima, the capital of Peru. The site is part of the larger Caral-Supe Archaeological Complex, which encompasses multiple settlements and sites in the region.

Caral showcases impressive urban planning and architectural features. The city is arranged in a grid-like pattern, with several monumental structures and plazas. The most notable structure is the Great Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Caral, which is a large stepped pyramid at the center of the city.

Caral provides valuable insights into the social, cultural, and religious practices of its ancient inhabitants. Archaeological evidence suggests that Caral was a ceremonial center with a complex religious system. Various artifacts, such as figurines and musical instruments, have been discovered, shedding light on the rituals and beliefs of the Caral civilization.

The people of Caral developed sophisticated agricultural techniques to sustain their civilization. They built an extensive system of terraces and irrigation channels, allowing them to cultivate crops such as maize, cotton, and beans. The success of their agricultural practices contributed to the growth and sustainability of the city.

The Ruins of Caral have undergone extensive preservation efforts to protect the archaeological remains. The site is open to tourists, and visitors can explore the ancient city and learn about its history through guided tours. The Peruvian government, in collaboration with international organizations, continues to work on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Caral.

The discovery of Caral has challenged previous notions about the development of civilization in the Americas and has contributed significantly to our understanding of ancient cultures in the region. It serves as a testament to the ingenuity and achievements of early human societies in the Americas.

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Ruínas da Cidade Sagrada de Caral, Peru.

Localizado no Peru, é um antigo sítio arqueológico que representa os restos de uma das mais antigas civilizações conhecidas nas Américas. Caral é considerada uma das descobertas arqueológicas mais importantes da região e foi reconhecida como Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO.

A cidade de Caral foi habitada entre 2600 e 2000 aC, tendo cerca de 4.000 a 4.600 anos de idade. Isso faz de Caral uma das cidades mais antigas das Américas e antecede outras civilizações antigas bem conhecidas, como os maias e os incas.

Caral está situada no Vale Supe, aproximadamente 120 milhas (190 quilômetros) ao norte de Lima, capital do Peru. O sítio faz parte do maior Complexo Arqueológico Caral-Supe, que engloba vários assentamentos e sítios da região.

Caral apresenta impressionante planejamento urbano e características arquitetônicas. A cidade é organizada em um padrão de grade, com várias estruturas monumentais e praças. A estrutura mais notável é a Grande Pirâmide, também conhecida como Pirâmide de Caral, que é uma grande pirâmide escalonada no centro da cidade.

Caral fornece informações valiosas sobre as práticas sociais, culturais e religiosas de seus antigos habitantes. Evidências arqueológicas sugerem que Caral era um centro cerimonial com um complexo sistema religioso. Vários artefatos, como estatuetas e instrumentos musicais, foram descobertos, lançando luz sobre os rituais e crenças da civilização Caral.

O povo de Caral desenvolveu técnicas agrícolas sofisticadas para sustentar sua civilização. Eles construíram um extenso sistema de terraços e canais de irrigação, permitindo-lhes cultivar culturas como milho, algodão e feijão. O sucesso de suas práticas agrícolas contribuiu para o crescimento e sustentabilidade da cidade.

As Ruínas de Caral passaram por extensos esforços de preservação para proteger os restos arqueológicos. O local é aberto aos turistas e os visitantes podem explorar a cidade antiga e conhecer sua história por meio de visitas guiadas. O governo peruano, em colaboração com organizações internacionais, continua trabalhando na preservação e promoção do patrimônio cultural de Caral.

A descoberta de Caral desafiou noções anteriores sobre o desenvolvimento da civilização nas Américas e contribuiu significativamente para nossa compreensão das culturas antigas da região. Ele serve como um testemunho da engenhosidade e das realizações das primeiras sociedades humanas nas Américas.

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