Mysterious pyramid complex discovered in Peru


	Mysterious pyramid complex discovered in Peru

invictus

2-26-2008 4:17 PM

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archaeology, peru, pyramids, piura

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2-26-2008 4:46 PM

sahara

Peru is a very interesting place, and it seems there is a lot to be discovered and/or uncovered there still. Great clip!

2-26-2008 5:34 PM

constantskeptic

wow

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