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[@PeteKellyHistory]

I was supposed to take a trip to Peru over the summer. Instead I sat around in my pants drinking beer. Fingers crossed next summer it will happen! Cheers all. If you enjoyed the vid don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment as it helps the channel immeasurably. Where are your favourite historical places to visit? Have any of you visited Peru?

[@Zaroffmom]

Went to Peru in 2009. Wonderful trip. Also went to Galapagos

[@associatedblacksheepandmisfits]

Hey Pete , don't you think that social stratification has always been around ? Wherever there are groups ,you will necessarily find differences of ability, some better at hunting or providing , some more cerebral, some docile and some more agressive. It seems to me that the pivotal reason that humans advanced as far as we have,is a diverse range of skillsets. Am enjoying yr vids. hope you are able to travel more soon m8.take care.😷😷

[@leonthewise5807]

Pyramids are NOT structures made to feed the egos of the so called God kings. hey Pete how much does a trip to Peru cost?

[@joncrane7661]

@@associatedblacksheepandmisfits will that help us as the new world order collapses our constitutional republic? You might have have to get a shot to travel. Have papers. A shot meant to make you sick. Changing your rna and dna. Just say no people. 99.7 recovery rate. Mainstream media is scaring you into compliance.

[@sharonstuebi8181]

I live here.came 7 1/2 years ago and never left

[@noeldenever]

I am so disappointed at myself...for knowing nothing of these civilizations prior to watching your video. Dumbass me thought the americas had nothing but nomadic hunter gatherers while the levant was teeming with its earliest advanced cities. I'm reminded that there will always be something new to learn, it's what makes life interesting. Thank you, this had been an enlightenment.

[@midwes8192]

Love these ancient pre-Colombian videos. The history of places in the Americas is really under appreciated

[@Crafty_Spirit]

Check out the Chachapoya and Tairona :-)

[@PibrochPonder]

It’s amazing how violent they were to each other.

[@alexandraolvera5903]

That because my people were force to be Catholics by the Spaniards. Our history was burned and destroyed. Indigenous people of the Americas were a advance people’s, sadly disease brought by Europeans was our greatest downfall and we became forgotten.

[@aviancypress5181]

@@PibrochPonder so u think the old world was any better?

[@sOdEeP406mUsIc]

@@PibrochPonder how are we any less violent today... it amazes me that instead of just world cooperation we are still fighting each other for whatever we are fighting for..... sad. when will the day come where we ecan all just work together in peace? I think the answers are found in the leaders of our countries and governments. When our leaders stop being psychopathic or sociopathic maybe then we will have a world where men and women are less concerned with powers and control and more concerned about how to help one another. And, if you think the President of the greatest country of the world (supposedly the USA) is the top dog or the one pulling all the strings -- then you need to look beyond and just see how they only become the world elite's puppet. The elites run the world covertly. In reality, there is no China. There is no USA. There is no Europe. They are all just separated in illusion. Easily giving those who really pull the strings of our world reasons to pit us against each other and start wars, which fuels some sort of sick need that these people get satisfaction from getting whatever they want and do whatever they want to do... the ones pulling the strings are psychopaths and sociopaths. I invite en you to learn some real stuff and look into the Disclosures project headed by Dr. Steven Greer and the work he has been doing for the last 20 years or so. Obviously those who are really in charge are the savage, violent humans you speak of but somehow they are getting their needs met and people keep doing what they want them to do.... so either those people who are their puppets are being rewarded with power themselves, probably money, etc.... meanwhile also being threatened if they don't do what they are told they will be killed or their families will be.... so in the end, again I ask, how are we less violent today? I know I am not a violent person, you are probably not a violent person.... but somehow there must be some pretty violent people in charge of the world somehow because we still have wars and we still have people who suffer in this world when there is no need for such. I just don't get it.

[@Mprivat1]

I have been through Paracas, and Ica on my way to Nazca. There are so many cultures that pre-date the Inca and yet for the most part these cultures are a mystery to us. Thank you for covering this topic. I as well cannot wait to get back to Peru. Not only to visit the sites but also my family who resides there. Cheers-

[@CChissel]

My uncle has been, his stories make me want to go so bad. He was down there in the 60s and 70s, said it was amazing and all through Mexico he explored.

[@majestichotwings6974]

@@CChissel if only it wasn’t so dangerous in some of these places nowadays, really tragic stuff

[@emholmes1]

One of my Anthropology professors went to Peru to excavate at Moche sites, and she wrote an incredible paper on the types of injuries present on Moche skeletons. It was amazingly to hear her thoughts on warfare and iconography. She even rewrote a method for evaluating the skeletons she worked with to make sure there was no double counting of bones in order to increase the accuracy of her skeletal analysis. She was amazing, but it was so long ago I've forgotten her name. She was teaching at the University of West Georgia in 2010 (weirdly one of the few state university in the US that teach all disciplines of Anthropology, (I don't get it either)).

[@stefleskiv8757]

Sharks being my ultimate fear (even though I lived in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and, other than the aquarium, there are (typically) no sharks for thousands of kms) these guys seems absolutely insane! Gigantic testicles, definitely. As always, Pete, very well done. Everything you do is incredible, and I can't wait to see what other incredible work you do!

[@xKinjax]

It's a really weird fear that somehow affects so many people. If you look at actual numbers you're more likely to be killed by your toaster or toilet than to ever be killed by a shark :)

[@baddoopey]

Have being a professional diver for many years I can tell you that there are only a couple of sharks you've got to be careful with. See them as dogs, if you don't bother them they don't bother you.

[@aparson2967]

If I were looking for a rival to Gobekkle Tepe, my heart would be set on Peru. I really would like to see some speculative maps of the region during the ice age.

[@forestdwellerresearch6593]

Nice channel there my fellow history nerd :) Pre-Colombian is fascinating stuff. Especially the new LIDAR research coming out!

[@Imperiused]

The most ancient cultures are some of the most tantalizing. Fascinating video. I hope we can uncover some art of this culture in the future.

[@MrSpikebender]

What a grand way to start my birthday morning--- an upload by Mr. Kelly

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Happy birthday!🍾🎂😊

[@MrSpikebender]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 How cool is this!! Thank You

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@MrSpikebender you're welcome😊

[@pjschroder8533]

You have the most beautiful voice for narration. Diction, inflection, and proper gamer. Thank you.

[@Invisigoth333]

I just recently discovered this channel and can't wait to watch EVERY video. Pete Kelly does a remarkable job of bringing these places to life. I want to travel to the British Isles more than ever now and visit these same places in person. (Pete: You should get some kind of payment from the British government for promoting tourism there! As well as some sort of honorific -- Sir Pete?)

[@IceniBrave]

The googly eyes and the expression on the face of that boat at 21:16 made me laugh.

[@godisgooey]

Love your videos! At 35 seconds in you mentioned that the Inca fell to swords horses and guns. True history should be written that they fell to disease first as did the Aztecs in Mexico. If not for disease the Spaniards brought with them they would never have overtaken either highly sophisticated cultures. There’s a great book written about that. “Guns, Germs and Steel” Chapter - “Germs”

[@jounik8980]

Swine flu

[@sherryherran8546]

You are right small pox arrived before the Spanish did, if it hadn't the Incas would have not had a civil war.

[@warrendourond7236]

I really recommend a trip to Trujillo, the temple of the sun and moon and chan chan are amazing. But so is the more laid back atmosphere of the modern city. The sea food is incredible. And the colonial architecture is also amazing. It’s like a more livable Lima. With blue skies, and friendly people. I had a taxi driver stop me, because I dropped my cell phone in his cab. That would never happen in Lima.

[@denniskirsch7354]

Extremely fascinating as always. I'm a big fan of all your work. Thank you for all the amazing content.

[@blauth]

This one was fantastic - really fascinating, and something that wasn't really on my radar. Thank you.

[@PP-GJK]

Love the Documentaries this guy makes, they are really good glimpses into a world that at the beginning may seem different, but is actually very human and full of the same problems one may face today. The world of the past. Thank you for dedicating your time into making videos!

[@mariafarrugia1192]

You certainly are an individual Pete Kelly..Thankyou for your good work

[@lagmonster7789]

Absolutely enjoyed that! Yeah it's a shame you couldn't go get your own footage, but i still think you did an awesome job researching and digging up clips/pictures that really helped illuminate the subject matter and the leitmotifs were also very much on point too. Great job Pete! *big thumbs up*

[@crazyforcanada]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@briannelyons1421]

fabulous Mr. Kelly. Really enjoyed it.

[@Peter-MH]

Great content, and excellent narration! Looking forward to the next video already!

[@shotou]

This was super interesting dude, thanks for sharing.

[@colbyferro8617]

Great documentary! Thank you!

[@Nwmguy]

I am so glad I am subscribed. You cover such cool and little know subjects. I have such a hard time finding stuff like this on KZbin without verging onto conspiracy or alien bs. Thanks Pete.

[@PenguinofD00mxxx]

Always fascinating and exciting to see archeology reveal a new culture/civilization.

[@brini1127]

Thanks for doing these. I love history but most of the "History Channels" are not about history but slightly referencing. Much appreciated.

[@paintballpyro9]

Very well done sir. You've got yourself a new sub. Looking forward to watching more!

[@valoriel4464]

Recent Sub here too. Can't wait to ck out more of your vids. Excellent presentation all around. Thk you

[@brendanvb2597]

Always appreciative of these well-researched videos that combine excellent scripts with high-quality graphics. Cheers!

[@sylvainfalquet6350]

I love learning about the Moche!

[@animeducky9]

An absolutely fascinating video! Keep 'em coming!

[@iLLeag7e]

Stay safe Pete Kelly & happy holidays

[@Heavy-metaaal]

I like your voice. Greetings from Brazil. Great channel. I love knowledge!

[@qboxer]

Great content as always on fascinating, hitherto unknown subjects. Cheers mate!

[@toffthe]

I really appreciate your hard work. I've travelled all over the world in lock down and through time aswell with your voice. Very nice.

[@paul6925]

Cool beans! Part of what makes your videos good is your excellent narrator’s voice. So many videos on here have a lot of problems with that

[@bev2716]

Agreed, the voice is so good. But the sound effects interfere, don't add anything, just interfere and annoy some of us.

[@howser1961]

Another outstanding infotainment episode from Mr. Kelly - well done.

[@Imagio-jw6js]

Loved this journal, Pete.

[@navalhistoryhub3748]

The kahoonas it takes to hunt a shark are massive! To do it back then in a canoe made out of reeds!!! When you see the damage sharks can do to a modern composite canoe... My upmost respect!

[@krisendicott2306]

Love finding out about lost civilisations. Brilliant video

[@juansanchez5001]

I was lucky enough to visit Lima and Pichu and the secret valley it was awesome..

[@erinmcdonald7781]

How did I miss learning about these cultures incredible connection to the sea, especially sharks. I guarantee that students would remember a lot more about pre-columbian Peru and other cultures if interesting fun facts like these were introduced. Really hope you get to take that trip & make documentaries. 💜🌎🦈🦋✌️😸

[@henrimourant9855]

Fascinating

[@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH]

Some of these communities remind me of Chaco Canyon in New Mexico when shot from above.

[@lmaozedong2259]

I knew about norte chico but this enlightended me further, thank you Pete Kelly you are doing gods work.

[@choonbox]

this going to be good.

[@brianmcrock]

Good stuff, man! Thanks!

[@federicofernandezcardenas2173]

Great video! As always!

[@sicarioultimo]

Fantastic work as always Pete… thanks

[@valerietaylor1321]

New information to me, thank you.

[@Hugo-vz3eu]

Love your History Time channel man, been binge watching all your vids and im about to check this particular channel! Keep going man, I actually really enjoy this!

[@Mozkonauta]

As always, a great video 👍

[@frodolito]

great work very interesting

[@marrickvillian]

Great work, as always.

[@XxTheAwokenOnexX]

This may not be one of my favorite channels, but it is one of the best channels on youtube lolz. Thank you for the uploads and keep up the great content.

[@jamienelson3470]

So fascinating.

[@michellamontagne4600]

Amazing vidéo bravo impeccable work

[@disgustedvet9528]

Head for Peru ------------Chinese fishing fleet commander .

[@LowtechLLC]

Have you tried Panda paw soup? All the rage in the Galapagos now that the sharks are, well, gone.

[@garryrondeau401]

Very Good Video!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Excellent video of a little known culture.

[@Gui101do]

Great stuff on the ancient Americas!

[@katem3553]

Fascinating. As usual.

[@vidaett]

Any plans of doing some videos on the Mississippian culture of USA, or the Publoans? Lots of lost cities and advanced cultures there to talk about.

[@ismayilarifoglu6226]

U think it will be allowed by the authorities? As far as i remember, usa history starts from mayflower arrival

[@westho7314]

Another glimpse thoroughly enjoyed. Fine Moche pottery perhaps the finest ever created in the Americas in my opinion, with it's rare form of abstract realism depicted as in colorfully decorated human heads and full bodied humans engaging in daily activities & 3 dimensional scenes on ceramic vessels, Also the timeless ingenuity and expertly crafted Tule boats of all sizes as seen along the coast and also high in the Andes at Lake Titicaca. Seaworthy vessels equal to Polynesian peoples watercraft, Pacific Northwest & Southern California coastal tribes who all created seaworthy watercraft & depending while co existing for millenia on the ocean for subsistence, I think a form of surfing or riding waves probably originated along the coast of Peru with single person Tule craft especially built to endure rough seas while traveling & fishing. Its not unrealistic to imagine these sea people traveling the full length in both hemispheres of the Americas. Nor unrealistic to envision extensive contact between peoples/ tribes from Patagonia to Alaska as well as Polynesian mariners long before the modern day eurocentric minded discovery historians and archeologists are or likely ever will be willing to accept. After all they claimed and still claim to have discovered the Americas, regardless of the advanced cultures & civilizations who existed, had been here, having risen, flourished and in turn fallen, only to rise again. Since the earliest times America's cultures are as old & equal to civilizations originating in the Africa, the Middle East & then Europe.

[@tinyGrim1]

Thank you

[@thewolf9342]

I love all of your videos bro!!!

[@foederatichief329]

Great video

[@davidmcnear2382]

Great video! I wasn't very interested in South American culture, But I'm glad I saw your video. Very Interesting!

[@user-fc2xg5iz7y]

Excellent

[@Leeroy2586]

Right on

[@warrendourond7236]

The cool thing about Coral is that most anthropologists believe you need religion and then farming to start a civilization. Coral had no farming of any scale, and there is very little evidence of a single cohesive religion. Coral seems to be a trading hub for all of the contemporary peoples of Peru. Showing that commerce might be the only essential foundation for civilization.

[@etchalaco9971]

They lived off he sea

[@OJ1992]

There's a another city near by which may even be older Aspero, the fact there's lots of cities from a very ancient date in close proximity shows part of a large trading network this one been closer to the sea was likely founded first in my opinion, tbh I wouldn't be surprised if these were the first civilizations on earth they are very unique also very strange it would totally transform the archeological record if they were the first cities based civilizations, how can the cradle of civilization be in Peru? 🤔

[@warrendourond7236]

@@OJ1992 yes, when I visited Caral I could see that the entire Suppe Valley was littered with archaeological sites. It wouldn’t surprise me if many were much older than Caral. I have also been to Trujillo, Paracas, and Tiwanaku. When I spoke with guides and locals in these places and asked about their relationship to Caral and the idea that Caral was the mother culture, in each case they scoffed, and claimed to know of local sites that predate Caral. Indeed it would seem that our current understanding of ancient Peru is just the tip of an iceberg. I believe the unique geography of Peru created the perfect conditions to force civilization to emerge from the very first moment human beings came to region. Very small habitable zones which were easily dominated by a single ruler. Yet in close proximity to other small habitable pockets with extremely different resources. These sites may have been small, yet were extremely resource dense. And then over this is an unstable climate which allowed brief periods for these cultures to thrive, before turning harsh, forcing the civilization to radically innovate, or to disperse to other regions to survive. However… despite Peru having some of the most sophisticated and early civilizations, I don’t believe we can call it “the” cradle of civilization, but “a” cradle of civilization. I don’t believe other hot spots of human civilization descend from Peru. They emerged independently. Teotihuacan, and the Mississippian cultures may have some interesting connections to Peru, as seen through the evolution of corn, but I believe they got their start on their own. And there certainly nothing that links the Egyptians, or the ancient Indus River, Summarian, or Yellow River civilizations to Peru. There may be some coincidental similarities, as convergent evolution is a phenomenon. But there is no way to make the argument that they share a common ancestral background. Thanks for the reply, I love thinking and talking about this stuff. There is so many amazing things about Peru.

[@TakittyLove]

@@warrendourond7236 I appreciate your observation/comment, coming from a foreign perspective is so interesting. I'd like add that despite the few or nule quantity of written sources(we have important graphics sources tho) one of the leyends or myths about the Origin of Moche is about Naylamp, a Lord who arrived the Shore from the other side of the Pacific Ocean according the oral traditions and graphics in pottery. Naylamp came from a far land in the other side of the ocean with a group of persons of so much importance for him, by boats ahd ships. Naylamp educated Civilization of the Coast how fishing, creating a standard language, fighting and build a big city... after some time, there are 2 versions about his departing, one tells he and his servants came back the Sea to his lands, the other one is He became in a bird and he went flying away...Some theories based on these myths suggest there were some connection with Polinesia people which were excellent sailors, too. The famous Expedition of Kon-Tiki was in part, based on that, too. Kon-Tiki Ship departed from Peru in 70s I think. Also, there's remains of the Mochica Language, few words because the Inca Empire made Quechua language were imposed over all the territory, so Mochica language is a extinct language, today. Greetings from Lima😊🏙️

[@warrendourond7236]

@@TakittyLove I would like to know the sources for this story. The foreign mysterious teacher story is very common in Spanish colonies. I have heard this legend in Mexico and in the Philippines. There is also a very common flood story, which also seems common in Spanish colonies. Often the Spanish would claim these stories were told to them by indigenous spiritual leaders, but more often than not, I believe the Spanish were trying to prove the legitimacy of their own religion, rather than showing any appreciation for the cultures they were trying to write/build over. If you could let me know the origin of this story I would love to investigate it further when I return to Peru. I actually left Lima this morning, to return home to Canada. I love your country very much, and thank you for your reply.

[@igor-yp1xv]

Loved it!

[@audbertovelez130]

thanks,,, im mind blowing,, ah!!! beautiful, and well scripted,, really enjoyed till the end,, didnt know how value was the shark.. i love sharks too.. back those days would have been an amazing experiance to fight and bring a massing shark out the water,, plus the tools,, its amazing,, thanks.😎✌👍

[@waytakaq]

There are older civilizations in Peru

[@memofromessex]

That's something I didn't know!

[@kayjay8023]

I love those Moche designs!

[@donnareynolds7250]

We never hear much about the old lord of sipan. Or the decapitator out fit he had. I think the decapitator was some war god they had, would love to know more about that

[@JETWTF]

The starting places or cradles of civilization as they are called are more likely to happen surrounded by inhospitable areas. Civilization is a result of high population density. Fertile river valleys surrounded by desert are prime locations to get higher population density earlier than a whole region that's full of game and farmland. Population growth would be the same between the two but the fertile valley doesn't have the space to spread the population out. Individual farms become clusters of farms. Clusters of farms become a village. A village become s a small town which eventually becomes a city. More room to spread out the slower the process becomes because they wont want to cluster the farms, little room and clustering is forced due to no room to spread out. When you get clustering of farms you get some people taking on the role of managing the farms daily operation needs, tool making, food management, clothing making, other not farming the land tasks. As the cluster becomes a village those tasks become more specialized, and more roles become needed for a town to function and even more with a city. The more people that are in one location the more they can share ideas and new technology. Individual farms and there's slow growth in ideas and technology, as the population density increases so does the growth of ideas and technology and the increase in leisure time. The start of community to a civilization. All driven by increasing population density.

[@leonthewise5807]

The golden figure in the disc seemed to be a more elaborate version of viracocha.

[@leepeel7129]

Sweet shark-hunting Sally!

[@admiralsquatbar127]

Me: "How are you going to hunt for your Sharks? On a big, very safe yacht?" Shark Hunter: "No, on a boat made of reeds." Confused me: "I'm sorry, what?"

[@dunkndognuts9829]

Shark Hunter: "Hold my peyote..."

[@kasandrawright1186]

Love it

[@brycezornes1636]

Good as always 👌 . The art work looks similar to that of Northwest coastal tribes of USA and Canada.

[@warrendourond7236]

I know right? As if people didn’t sail up and down the coast, trading goods, art and ideas. The Hieda of the BC coast are more like these peoples than they are like the main land natives.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Amazing

[@TheAwillz]

Best content

[@michaljaro9148]

Hold up, metal hooks in Pampa La Cruz 800 BC? they shouldn't be in stone age tools? What kind of metal ?

[@johnree6106]

Don't you ever wonder why people separate by oceans all seem to build pyramids?

[@JexsamX]

Probably because it's a good shape for stacking stone blocks.

[@TakittyLove]

7:26 It's curious thinking the connection Coast people had with The Jungle ones or at least with their resources... In Peru there are not be found monkeys in The Coast region naturally but in the Jungle, crossing all the Highlands... And finding a Nasca Line about a monkey makes think they were conscious about other civilizations around them. And talking about Civilization in the shore... even in The Port of Callao, next to Lima City... the spanish and old chronicles tell about a local small civilization own from Callao, different from Lima who lived even after the Spanish Crown arriving and the Foundation of Lima.. The Piri-Piri who were a civilization who disappeared cause of one of the biggest earthquake Lima had in 1700s...Tsunami dissappeared the few people had kept there due the relocalization System of natives that Spanish Administration had during the Vice-Monarchy, making disappearing also that culture but some old people today, specially veteran fishermen say it can still see some remains under the sea about The Piri-Piri. There had not been some investigation or studies about them...but the peruvian oral tradition is so assertive most of the time..Greetings from Lima 😊🏙️

[@etchalaco9971]

Peru is the first civilization of the Americas

[@flintliddon]

Their human sacrifice is, as usual, overlooked.

[@PeachysMom]

It was mentioned.

[@eliscanfield3913]

Thankfully, El Ninos have a predictable pattern. They affect North America, too, though definitely different from Chile and Peru

[@matthewmann8969]

So some Amerindians had some metal weaponry even before the contact with Eskimos, Aleuts, Europeans, And Mestizos

[@OJ1992]

Lots the inka had iron maces and helmets you can see them at the Larco museum

[@bcast9978]

I didn't see any of the lewd Moche pottery.

[@Liphted]

Rodney past through these lands and founded the mystical science of fish farming.

[@tonkerdog1]

Adverts at 1.50, 4.50(a long one), 7.08 etc etc. Quiet ridiculous and a terrible shame because the content is great.

[@PeteKellyHistory]

You know those adverts are what enables me to make the videos? No adverts and I’m out of a job.

[@roberthodgins8856]

I personally don’t like the idea of no written sources. It should be no understandable written source. Due to the number of unique constructions the must be some sort of building instructions.

[@TakittyLove]

It have kept Oral traditions... but some Historians still think it's probably they had a written system.. even it is believed The Icas had it as The Quipus, a threads system which was used as a calculator to admin quantities of food, season grains or animals.. but there's not yet a proof at 100%

[@RockawayCCW]

I've always wondered how did these people in the new world get the idea to build houses? Did they bring the idea with them from the old world? If so, that would mean humans were building stone and brick houses at least 15,000 years ago, before they migrated across Beringia.

[@trejea1754]

Could it be they needed shelter?🤔

[@ellmundo8462]

hi Pete.Very good job You doing...loving watching your channel!What do you mean by saing...."go with me to Peru"...watching You or go in real?

[@andygourlay8787]

With a few notable exceptions, urban centres were absent from North America throughout pre-Columbian era. In Central and South America, however, from the earliest period, cities and monumental architecture are comparatively commonplace. Is this a result of the physical environment? Did North American cultures remain relatively itinerant because they were tied to the seasonal migration of large animals? Were Central and South American cultures forced to centralise, and by extension urbanise, because of prevailing geographic conditions?