Bird droppings on a car. When it comes to the success of ancient civilizations, the first things that come to mind are ...
Maize farmers in Peru’s Chincha Valley were fertilizing their crops with seabird poop as early as the year 1250 ...
In ancient Andean cultures, fertilizer was power, said archaeologist Dr. Jacob Bongers, whose findings highlight the ...
New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano—nutrient-rich bird droppings—was not only essential to boosting corn ...
Guano dramatically boosted the production of maize, and the surplus helped fuel the Chincha Kingdom’s economy.
Learn how ancient bird poop boosted corn harvests and helped turn the Chincha Kingdom into a powerful coastal society.
Archaeological analysis of items from a pre-Inca Peruvian kingdom reveals their prosperity was built on bird poop.
New archaeological evidence reveals that seabird guano – nutrient-rich bird droppings – was not only essential to ...
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