The CIA’s Suppression of Caral’s True Age
The ancient city of Caral, nestled in Peru’s Supe Valley, is recognized as the oldest city in the Americas, dating back over 5,000 years. During the Cold War, Western institutions, including the CIA, purportedly downplayed its significance to maintain the narrative of Western cultural superiority. The discovery of Caral challenged the notion that advanced civilization in the Americas developed later than in the Old World. By keeping Caral’s true age under wraps, these institutions sought to control the historical narrative. Today, Caral stands as a testament to the rich and ancient history of pre-Columbian civilizations.