5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an ancient economy

Posted by Brajeshwar on Wednesday December 24, 2025 @11:05AM
from the newatlas.com dept.

https://newatlas.com/environment/5-200-holes-peruvian-mountain/

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Re:5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an an... by caratamba on Wednesday December 24, 2025 @12:10PM (#46377287)

But is that enough to fill the Albert Hall?

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Re:5,200 holes carved into a Peruvian mountain left by an an... by dnemmers on Wednesday December 24, 2025 @12:31PM (#46377456)

Seems to me almost like a defensive line, with small breaks to allow limited passage and to funnel attackers into a known spot. I would guess that what has been found inside of the ‘holes’ was due to air blown distribution of trade goods being carried through the region.

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