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The 3800-year-old ‘lost city’ of Penico is located just over 200 kilometres north of Lima.

Ten newly discovered ruins and treasures to add to your bucket list

From entire lost cities to a collection of mysterious Victorian-era shoes, here are some of the most important historic discoveries of the past year.

  • Chris Leadbeater
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The world’s 20 most incredible lost cities you can still visit

While many “lost cities” are no longer lost, there can be joy in finding them for yourself.

  • Chris Leadbeater