Ancient Parrot DNA Unveils a Thousand-Year-Old Surprise
Scientists have uncovered an ancient trade network involving colorful parrots, revealing that they were transported from the Amazon to the Peruvian coast nearly a thousand years ago.
Bird Droppings Reveal the Secret of the Flourishing Chincha Kingdom in Peru
A recent study reveals that seabird droppings, known as guano, significantly contributed to the economic and political power of the ancient Chincha civilization in Peru before the rise of the Inca Empire.