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Chimu offerings discovered at Machu Picchu

Archaeologists have discovered several offerings at Peru's Machu Picchu ruins that probably belonged to the Chimu culture.

Machu Picchu artifacts returned by Yale to Peru

The arrival of the artifacts marked the end of a years-long dispute between Peru and Yale that led to a 2008 lawsuit.

A June 2011 photo of the Winay Wayna ruins, an archaeological gem located on the Inca Trail just outside of Machu Picchu. Most tourists bypass the Inca Trail and head straight to Machu Picchu via buses, therefore missing out on the chance to observe this ancient village and its flowing fountains.

Brennan Murray

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