Ancient Astronomy Lab Discovered In Licurnique, Peru

MessageToEagle.com – While excavating a site that dates back to 3,500 or 4,000 years ago, archaeologists have uncovered a number of petroglyphs that reveal that this place served as an ancient astronomy lab in the past.

The archaeological complex of Licurnique is located four hours from Olmos district in Peru’s northern region of Lambayeque with several important archaeological remains, such as pyramids and administrative centers.

This is the land of the kings that ruled the north region of Peru centuries ago, one of whom, as they say,  has returned from the past: the Lord of Sipán.

A number of petroglyphs that reveal this place served as an ancient astronomy lab in the past, have been discovered during excavations at  a site that dates back to 3,500 or 4,000 years ago.

Peru This Week reported that excavators found here astronomical functions engraved on rocks that have successfully stood the test of time.

Archaeologists found an interesting petroglyph that consists of a stone altar, an expression of religious superposition and it details and provides an understanding of Licurnique’s inhabitants.

“Furthermore, astronomical observatories were engraved on a flat-surface rock, which were used to track stars and therefore to forecast rain fall for crops and human consumption.

In addition, explorers Juan Martinez and Manuel Curo agree that this complex combines ancient, Hispanic and Andean influences, event though it is unusual to find a blending of these three cultures’ customs, art and believes.

The astronomical laboratory was located near a river, whose vestiges are still visible but need to be preserved.”

It is well-known that the Incas were skilled astronomers who watched the heavens regularly. According to a new research, Incas watched the heavens at mountaintop observatories on Machu Picchu.

There was a window front and side. From this site, Inca astronomers could have watched and tracked a number of astronomical phenomena, summer and winter solstices and the movements of the moon.

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