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1,000-Year-Old Tiwanaku Temple Unearthed in Bolivia

6/29/2025

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Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in western Bolivia: the Palaspata temple, a stunning 1,000-year-old relic of the Tiwanaku civilization. Spanning 410 by 476 feet, this ancient structure was a bustling trade hub from AD 630 to 950, showcasing the civilization's significant political power before its mysterious decline around 1000 CE.

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Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in western Bolivia: the Palaspata temple, a stunning 1,000-year-old relic of the Tiwanaku civilization. Spanning 410 by 476 feet, this ancient structure was a bustling trade hub from AD 630 to 950, showcasing the civilization's significant political power before its mysterious decline around 1000 CE.