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Archaeologists Stunned as True Purpose of 5,000 Holes Carved High Into Andes Mountain Range Is Revealed

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Archaeologists have been left stunned after uncovering the true purpose of 5,000 holes mysteriously carved into the Andes.Monte Sierpe, home to the "Band of Holes", has long been shrouded in mystery, featuring more than 5,200 uniformly arranged pits.Now, a team of researchers believe they may have revealed the true purpose of the carefully-carved craters. A new study published in the journal Antiquity has suggested the mysterious holes may have …

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The Andes change daily, but what forces do they drive? Geologist Colin Devey embarks on a journey along the mountains to explore the tectonic forces of the interior of the earth.

One of the strangest and most unique archaeological sites in the world – a strip of 5,200 holes on a slope in the Peruvian Andes – is finally beginning to reveal its secrets. More...

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Thousands of snake-shaped holes on the Monte Sierpe in Peru could have been a monumental accounting device for trade and taxes. Aerial photo of the strip of holes in Monte Sierpe, Peru In Peru, a hillside covered with more than 5,000 lined holes was perhaps [...]

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Ancient Pages broke the news in on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
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