Article 3TYMB Archaeologists and astronomers solve the mystery of Chile's Stonehenge

Archaeologists and astronomers solve the mystery of Chile's Stonehenge

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Laurence Blair in San Pedro de Atacama
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A solar phenomenon found above mysterious pillars, or saywas, was likely designed to broadcast the 'sacred power' of the Inca

Growing up on the edge of the Atacama desert in northern Chile, Jimena Cruz was often made to feel ashamed of her indigenous identity.

Related: Stargazing in Chile: dark skies in the Atacama desert

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