Ancient CivilizationsAncient Structure Used By The Caral Civilization To Track Astronomical Phenomena Discovered In Áspero, Peru Posted on May 4, 2026 by Administrator Archaeologists working in Áspero, Peru, have uncovered an ancient structure interpreted as an “observatory” used by the Caral civilization to track the sky long before telescopes existed. This space likely allowed its builders to monitor the movements of the sun, moon, and key stars to mark the seasons, organize agricultural and maritime activities, and conduct ceremonies aligned with celestial cycles.