Great Wall of Peru Found by Air Explorers
Explorers Robert Shippee and George R. Johnson report a vast ancient barrier in Peru, traced along the Santa River from coast to highlands. The wall, built by the Chimu civilization, stretches across desolate Pacific desert land and crosses rivers, resembling other famed walls in China and Hadrian.
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China
Britain
Peru
Andes
Pacific
Asia
United States
England
Island
Shippee-Johnson
Robert Shippee
George R. Johnson
Pacific Coast
Science Service
Valentine van Keuren
Irving GC. Hay
Max Distel
Great Wall of America Linked to Chimu Fortifications
Aerial survey reveals a 40 mile long Great Wall of Peru with 14 forts on hills, 12 to 15 feet thick, height 12 to 15 feet, built by Chimu Indians. Comparison with China’s Great Wall and Hadrian’s Wall notes similar fortifications and suggests early defense use amid Chimu civil wars and Inca expansion.
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America
Andes
Peru
China
England
Canis
Pizarro
R. L. Olson
University of California
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