The Oldest Construction in America

The pre-Columbian America had two centers where complex civilizations developed: Mexico and Peru. At that time sophisticated cities and huge pyramidal temples were built. Now, a Peruvian team seems to have discovered the oldest mural ever found in the Americas, close to the Peruvian coast, at... [ read more >> ]

The hidden staircase in the 4,000-year-old temple has revealed what may be the oldest documented mural in the Americas.

Image comment: The hidden staircase in the 4,000-year-old temple has revealed what may be the oldest documented mural in the Americas.
Image credits: Ignacio Alva/Reuters (handout)

The hidden staircase in the 4,000-year-old temple has revealed what may be the oldest documented mural in the Americas.