Bird droppings helped build one of ancient Peru’s most powerful kingdoms

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Mar 7, 2026, 7:02 pm86 ptsTrending
New research suggests seabird guano helped transform the Chincha Kingdom into one of the most prosperous societies in ancient Peru. Chemical clues in centuries-old maize show farmers fertilized their crops with guano gathered from nearby islands, dramatically boosting yields in the desert landscape. The…

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