Archeologists uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple in western Peru, where experts believe people carried out "a series of religious cult activities" in the pyramidal structure.
"This chacana or southern cross is the oldest complete representation found in the Andes," said archeologist Pieter Van Dalen.
Van Dalen said the discovery of this carving evidences the importance of the chacana symbol in ancient Peruvian cultures.
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"This chacana or southern cross is the oldest complete representation found in the Andes," said archeologist Pieter Van Dalen.
Van Dalen said the discovery of this carving evidences the importance of the chacana symbol in ancient Peruvian cultures.
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