The Thirteen Towers of Chankillo
March 2nd, 2007 by KostakissThe Thirteen Towers of Chankillo, which they span the annual rising and setting arcs of the Sun, are considered as the oldest solar observatory in the Americas. The site, located in Peru, is estimated to be 2,300 years old. Read the whole story and details in BBC.
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March 2nd, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I think that posts like this are really fascinating!
I read the complete story through the BBC link and ofcourse I really enjoyed the photos taken from the solar observatory!
March 15th, 2007 at 1:58 am
Are there logistical similarities between the 13 towers of Chankillo and the menhirs of Carnac? North-South alignment, distance between them, etc.