A massive clay temple with colorful paintings and an altar for fire worship has recently been unearthed in northern city of Lambayeque, Peru.

Oldest temple in Americas
4,000-year-old temple discovered in Peru (Image courtesy of National Geographic)

The temple dates back 4,000 years and is among the oldest sites discovered in the Americas, said archaeologist Walter Alva, who led the team that made the find.



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