Lima catacombs

Why Are There Catacombs Under San Francisco Church in Lima?

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Walk through the Historic Center of Lima and you’ll find colorful balconies, colonial buildings, busy streets, and impressive churches. But underneath one of Lima’s most famous churches is a completely different side of the city’s history. The San Francisco Catacombs in Lima contain thousands of human remains and were once used as a burial place … Read more

Funerary Archaeology in Peru: History, Mystery, and Culture

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Funerary archaeology in Peru reveals far more than just human remains. In fact, it connects us to the beliefs, customs, and daily life of ancient civilizations. From the sands of Nasca to the underground tunnels beneath central Lima, several places now serve as open-air, and even underground, museums. Through these sites, visitors not only see … Read more