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Peru: Machu Picchu
Travel to Peru and visit Machu Picchu. See a 360 degree view of the temples, fields, terraces and baths that are apart of the hillside. Look down a long set of stairs and view the Royal Tomb. Also view Machu Picchu pottery and wooden...
PBS
Pbs:the Living Edens/manu Native People of Manu
An article on the Machiguenga, the native people of the Manu rainforest in Peru. This article talks about their culture, history, and their use of plants and animals.
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Peru Cultural: The Incas
An award winning site that uncovers the lost Incan civilization. Features include history, administration, technology, arts, and maps. A sophisticated account of the Incas that is well worth a visit.
BBC
Bbc: Peru Leader Gets Emergency Power
An April 2007 news story from the BBC describing the granting of emergency powers to Peruvian President Garcia by parliament in response to increasing drug violence.
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Declaracion De Paz: Ecuador Peru
a digital copy of the peace agreement signed in 1998 by the Peruvian and Ecuadorian Presidents. English available on the homepage.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Shining Path & Tupac Amaru
Gives background information on the two major rebel or terrorist groups operating in Peru. Both groups are communist-based but are facing hard times in Peru due to falling numbers.
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Manu National Park: Manu National Park and Reserved Zone
This site provides information on the Manu National Park in Peru. Manu is described as an intact jungle, where "success in preserving such a large tract of pristine rainforest is largely due to the inaccessibility of the area."
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Language Crossing: Climate of Peru
A concise summary of the climate of Peru, breaking it down into the country's regions- the coast, highlands and jungle.
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Language Crossing: History of Peru
Offers a brief summary of the history of Peru starting with the Pre-Conquest, going through the Spanish Conquest and Independence and ending with modern times.
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Language Crossing: Food of Peru
Get a little taste of Peru. Find out about some of the wonderful food which some say is the best in Latin America.
BBC
Bbc: Un Calls for Peru Clashes Probe
This article discusses the 2009 clashes in the Amazon and the global community's reaction to them. Links to related articles are provided. (June 20, 2009)
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Peru O Logy Card
Turn over this interactive OLogy flash card to learn about Peru, its ancient people and their descendants. Find fast facts, questions and answers, and similar bite-size pieces of information about the country.
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Univ. Of Peru: 3 D Normal Distribution in Virtual Reality
The Univ. of Peru provides a view of the normal distribution curve in 3-D! Provides a picture to help you visualize this concept.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Inca Empire for Kids: Tribes of Early Peru
Kids learn about the Tribes of Early Peru before Inca Empire including the Chavin, Nazca, Moche, and Chimu.
BBC
Bbc: Peru Polarized After Deadly Clashes
BBC correspondent Dan Collyns examines the polarizing effects of the clashes in the Amazon between indigenous tribes and Peruvian security forces on the people of Peru. Links to related articles are provided. (June 10, 2009)
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World Statesman: Peru
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Peruvian leaders, beginning with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
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Latin Focus: Peru News Archive
This site provides links to Peruvian economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
Stanford University
Stanford University: The Contender: Alejandro Toledo
A lengthy article on the life of Alejandro Toledo, who at the time of the publication of the article (2001) was running for president of Peru. It also provides details on Elaine Karp, his wife. The article appeared in the Stanford...
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Fujimori's Rasputin Vladimiro Montesinos
To mark the resignation of Alberto Fujimori from his post as President of Peru, this resource contains declassified files on Peru's Former Intelligence Chief, Vladimiro Montesinos.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Tupac Amaro Occupation of the Japanese Embassy
A collection of left leaning articles about the hostage crisis in Lima, Peru during 1996-97. Articles are mostly written in defense of the hostage takers.
BBC
Bbc: Moche
More than two thousand years ago the Moche, a successful civilization, ruled the northern coast of Peru. Find out about this little know civilization as archaeologists begin to uncover some of the answers. Archived.
BBC
Bbc News: Peru's Shining Path
BBC News provides this 2003 analysis on the Shining Path terrorist organization in Peru after a hostage release.
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Nazca Lines, Peru (2006)
Short text regarding theories of meanings for Nazca lines (geolyphs). Good images.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ashaninka
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ashaninka people who live mainly in Peru. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
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