Peru’s Hidden Valley of the Dead | Forbidden Andean Necropolis

Join me on an epic expedition into one of Peru's most remote and mysterious locations: the Valley of the Dead. At 13,000 feet above sea level, I am guided by Luis as we trek through the rugged terrain of Chumbivilcas to uncover a massive ancient necropolis containing over 500 tombs built into the canyon walls.

In this video, we dive deep into the layers of history hidden within these cliffs. From Formative Period cave paintings and carvings to the significant influence of the Wari Culture, we explore who these people were and why they chose to bury their deceased in this sacred valley.

What We Uncover:

Tiwanaku Connection: We discuss the startling similarities between the monoliths and precision cut stonework here in this region and those at Tiwanaku, a site much older than Cusco.

Lost Ancient History: We explore the theory of lost technology and how the thread of this knowledge was broken during the Spanish Conquest.

Sacred Spaces: We look at the historical landscape, incredible scenic beauty and the rich history of the region. We cover personal stories, legacies of Incan rebellions, sacred mountains, and burial chambers looted by modern greed.

Preserved History: We find actual ancient textiles (alpaca and vicuña wool), funerary vessels, elongated skulls and even remains with preserved skin, still resting where they were entombed centuries ago.

This is a journey through a "different reality"—a sacred landscape where the history of the Andes is written in stone and bone.

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