Despite the proximity and mysticism that always leads us to the pyramids of Egypt as an example of an ancient civilization marked by mystery, there is another landmark in the history of humanity that accompanied the Egyptians. They not only excelled in engineering, agriculture, and proto-writing, but also built immense pyramids with over 5,000 years of history.
Born in the Supe Valley, near the coast of what is now Peru, the civilization of Caral is one of the oldest in the world, and also one of the most surprising. Without signs of fortresses or walls, the people who lived there seemed oblivious to wars or conflicts with nearby populations, making their disappearance in 1800 B.C. a mystery.
The mystery of the Caral civilization
Focused on agriculture and fishing, with a strong emphasis on cotton harvesting and trade, one of their most unusual characteristics is that they were a civilization predating ceramics. No plates or tools made of this material have been found among their remains, but elements made of bones have been discovered. The most fascinating example is how they used whale vertebrae as stools.
Their passion for utilizing bones offered another even more surprising element. With them, they created musical instruments, making music a very important part of their culture and thus giving rise to one of the first civilizations to develop this complex art.
The city of Caral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009, is the perfect example of how their constructions became wonders to behold. Their great pyramids and houses are also a testament to how their rulers relied on urban planning to accommodate this seemingly peaceful lost civilization.
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