Ecuador - The Mysteries of the Cochasqui Pyramid Complex

Although they may not be as impressive as many of the Inca ruins to be found in Ecuador, the importance of the Cochasqui Pyramid Complex is indisputable. Believed to have been built by Cara Indians between 950AD and 1550AD, the 15 clay pyramids are situated on the equator and were the location of various sun-orientated celebrations. In 1977 the area was declared a national archaeological site and excavations are in progress though most of the flat-topped pyramids still remain covered by earth and grass. As an offshoot of its national status, the surrounding jungle is also used as a preservation site for rare indigenous plants threatened by the monocultural agriculture, many of which are used in traditional medicines and cuisine.

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