Perou Decouverte
Perou Decouverte
Located 30 km south of Nazca, the Chauchilla Cemetery provides exceptional insight into the funeral practices of the Nasca culture (100-800 AD). This unique archaeological site in Peru features pre-Columbian mummies in their original positions, preserved by the arid desert climate.
Rediscovered in the 1920s, the site suffered from looting before being protected. The Nasca mummies visible today have been returned to their original tombs.
Chauchilla is a key resource for understanding:
💡 Perfect combination: Also visit the Nazca Lines and the Antonini Museum for a full day of archaeology.
