Ancient Peruvian civilisation grew mighty by harvesting guano

19:00 - 11 Feb 2026

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The Chincha Kingdom was transporting seabird excrement from islands to valleys as early as the 13th century, and this powerful fertiliser may have been key to its economic success

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Publication date: 2026-02-11 19:00:42
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