Chachapoyas, The Mystery of The Lost Civilization in Amazonian Peru Peak

Ancient city of Chachapoyas, the land of the cloud is lost hundreds of years ago found. The term 'cloud people' probably because it refers to the Andes mountain range which is always covered in clouds. Life and culture of the ancient town that existed since the 9th century, until now remains a mystery and difficult to reveal because they do not much leave 'notes'.
Despite missing without trace for hundreds of years, but traces of the city of Chachapoyas civilization now entered the northern region of Peru, can still be found. Rows of statues of the sunrise overlooking the famous 'cloud warriors' to stand up straight until now. The statues symbolize the courage of their community in the past.

Kuelap, the monumental castle situated 9500 meters above sea level


Karija site was built nearly a millennium. Actually it is a grave, each figure in the sculpture symbolizes buried there. You could say is similar to the grave sites in the Land of Toraja, Sulawesi. The statues were made of clay and plant matt where in it contains a mummy Chachapoya leaders. The unique position of the statue contains the mummy was very difficult to reach. Somehow the people at the time it took and put them there. Because, have been investigated, there is no path that can be accessed to the place.
Chachapoyas, 'Affairs of Clouds' at an altitude of 9500 meters from sea level. Read More

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