What Secrets Do the Lost Cloud People of Peru Hold?

In summary: of the "lost city"The Cloud People were a white-skinned, blond-haired culture that vanished from the Americas around the 16th century, leaving little known about them. Recently, an ancient village was discovered near the location of the lost city, which may help unlock the secrets of this mysterious people. The village was free of looting because of its remote and untouched location, and graves, household items, and ceramics were all still in situ and undisturbed.
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This article just showed up today about the blonde haired, white skinned nation of people called the Cloud People or Chachapoyas. The site is reported to be about 4.2 hectares in size. What drew the people that found the site to it was the sound of an enormous waterfall they found to be 500 metres tall situated at the site.
Lost City of the "Cloud People" Discovered in Peru's Amazon
by An American in Lima | December 3, 2008 at 08:21 pm

A lost city discovered deep in the Amazon rainforest could unlock the secrets of a legendary tribe.

Little is known about the Cloud People of Peru, an ancient, white-skinned civilisation wiped out by disease and war in the 16th century.

But now archaeologists have uncovered a fortified citadel in a remote mountainous area of Peru known for its isolated natural beauty.An ancient Chachapoyas village located close to the area where the lost city was found

It is thought this settlement may finally help historians unlock the secrets of the 'white warriors of the clouds'.

The tribe had white skin and blonde hair - features which intrigue historians, as there is no known European ancestry in the region, where most (other) inhabitants are darker skinned.

http://www.nowpublic.com/world/lost-city-cloud-people-discovered-perus-amazon

The site was free of looting because of its remote and untouched location. Burials, household items and ceramics are all in situ and undisturbed.

I chose this site to report the find because it has a photo of a Chachapoyas settlement that was found near by the site. This gives you an idea of their engineering skills and techniques.
 
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Here's a good example of the Dr. Charles Borden (Univ. of British Columbia) excavation technique.
Also, a related find since this is the first burial of one of the "Cloud People"
to have been found. A noble person at that.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1488655367/bctid3766810001
 
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Related to What Secrets Do the Lost Cloud People of Peru Hold?

1. Who are the Lost Cloud People of Peru?

The Lost Cloud People of Peru, also known as the Chachapoyas, were an ancient civilization that inhabited the cloud forests of northern Peru. They were known for their advanced architectural and engineering skills, as well as their unique burial practices.

2. When did the Lost Cloud People of Peru exist?

The Chachapoyas civilization flourished from around 800 AD to 1475 AD, although some evidence suggests that they may have existed as early as 200 AD. Their decline is linked to the Inca conquest of the region.

3. How were the Lost Cloud People of Peru discovered?

The Chachapoyas were discovered in the 19th century by European explorers, but their existence was known to the indigenous people of Peru for centuries. The first detailed archaeological studies of their civilization were conducted in the 20th century.

4. What is unique about the culture of the Lost Cloud People of Peru?

The Chachapoyas had a unique blend of Andean and Amazonian cultural influences. They were skilled warriors, known for their fierce resistance against the Inca empire. They also had a complex religion and burial practices, which involved building elaborate tombs and mummifying their dead.

5. What happened to the Lost Cloud People of Peru?

The Chachapoyas civilization declined and eventually disappeared after the Inca empire conquered their territory. Many of their cities and structures were abandoned and reclaimed by nature. However, their descendants still exist today and continue to preserve their rich cultural heritage.

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