Record #00051Human Society archive
Oldest Centre of Civilization in the Americas
Record for the earliest centre of civilization in the Americas based on archaeological dating and characterization.
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about5,000years old
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- Holder
- Location
- Supe Valley,
- Start date
- —
- Record status
- Verified · current
Overview
Archive NoteThe Sacred City of Caral-Supe is about 5,000 years old.
UNESCO describes it as the oldest centre of civilization in the Americas.
Record history
1 Milestonesabout 5,000 years old
Supe Valley, Peru
Current Record
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