Mameria

The archaeological complex contains stone structures scattered across the high-altitude jungle northeast of the Paucartambo mountain range in southeastern Peru.

The pre-Columbian ruins discovered at Mameria represent former Incan coca plantations that supplied highland communities prior to Spanish colonization.

The Machiguenga people moved to this area from the Yavero River region in the 1960s, naming it Mameria, which translates to 'there are none' in their language.

The location requires extensive preparation for access due to its position in remote jungle terrain at high elevation with minimal established infrastructure.

French-Peruvian explorers Herbert and Nicole Cartagena conducted the first documented helicopter expedition to the site in 1980, leading to increased archaeological interest.

Location: Madre de Dios

GPS coordinates: -12.77178,-71.84703

Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:29