It was one of the world’s greatest and largest running empires, as well as, the oldest civilization in the Americas – the cradle of America man that comprised nearly half of present-day Bolivia, southern parts of Peru, the Northwest section of Argentina and nearly half of Chile.

The site, which was once the capital of this empire, is just one hour away from La Paz.

The site, which was once the capital of this empire, is just one hour away from La Paz. At one time, over 20,000 people lived in this city and the Tiawanakean people were many centuries ahead of Europe in technology and farming until the civilization mysteriously disappeared around 1,150 B.C.