It’s long been rumored that a network of old, underground tunnels lies beneath Cusco, Peru, the capital of the ancient Incan empire. Now, thanks to archival texts and ground-penetrating radar, researchers say they’ve confirmed the tunnels’ existence.

Under Inca rule, Cusco was developed into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It is renowned for its architectural and cultural heritage and was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production.

A team of archaeologists announced the discovery of a hidden Inca tunnel network that puzzled scientists for centuries in Cusco, Peru.

Two Peruvian archaeologists claim to have discovered underground passages in Cusco, Peru, that were supposedly built by the Incas. The tunnel is nearly 2 km long. The post Archaeologists claim to have discovered an Inca tunnel nearly 2 kilometers long in Peru appeared first on Trânsito e metrô.

Archaeologists in Peru have confirmed the existence of a mile-long underground tunnel network beneath the historic city of Cusco, ending centuries of speculation about the ancient Inca passageways. The newly verified tunnel system connects the city's Temple of the Sun to the ancient Sacsayhuaman fortress,