Journey to Chankillo in Peru

This ancient observatory and its thirteen towers once allowed its inhabitants to determine the date with an accuracy of two or three days. Built over 2,300 years ago in the coastal desert of Peru, Chankillo is truly a wonder of the world. Under the guidance of WMF Peru Vice President Martha Zegarra and Chankillo Program Director Dr. Iván Ghezzi, listen to what Chankillo can tell us about life in ancient South America and learn about the challenges the site faces today.