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Pre-columbian

Atuntaqui, Ecuador

Complejo Cultural Fábrica Imbabura

The former epicenter of the Ecuadorian textile industry, turned museum.

Mexico City, Mexico

Xochimilco Raised Fields

These floating gardens show what Mexico City used to look during the Aztec Empire.

Paseo de la Cultura Mochica

This walk to the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by modern statues of Mochica Gods.

Pyramids of Caral-Supe

A 5,000-year-old city in Peru holds the remains of a stunning set of astronomically-aligned pyramids.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Indian Pueblo Kitchen

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Reyes Etla, Mexico

Santuario del Señor de las Peñas

This small church is surrounded by a landscape filled with hidden Zapotec ruins.

Paseo Yortuque

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

One of the victims had ornamental engravings on their teeth, indicating they were high status.

Solved: The Mystery of an Ancient Maya Massacre

Clues about the victims’ diet cracked the case.

Reina Gattuso December 18, 2019

Farmers on a <em>trajinera</em>, a traditional flat-bottomed river boat.

How to Feed a Megacity Like the Aztecs

The chinampas that nourished Tenochtitlan may hold the key to better urban gardens.

Reina Gattuso November 18, 2019