Pre-Inca Temple Discovered in Peru

March 15, 2008 By ANDREW WHALEN, Associated Press Writer Pre-Inca Temple Discovered in Peru (AP)

In this photo released by Andina Agency, the ruins of a newly disovered temple is seen at the Sacsayhuaman archeological ruins in Cuzco, Peru, in this recent undated photo. Archaeologists in Peru have discovered the ruins of an ancient temple, roadway and irrigation systems at a famed fortress overlooking the Inca capital of Cuzco, officials involved with the dig said Thursday. (AP Photo/Andina Agency)

(AP) -- Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an ancient temple, roadway and irrigation systems at a famed fortress overlooking the Inca capital of Cuzco, according to officials involved with the dig.



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