The Unseen Desert Project

The Unseen Desert was an independent exploration of ancient sites and archaeological landscapes across the Peruvian desert.

Over several years, we visited a range of locations including the Nazca Lines, Chauchilla Cemetery, Cahuachi, Cerro Pan de Azúcar, Caral, Chan Chan, the Huacas de Moche, Cerro La Virgen, Pampa La Cruz, and the ancient huacas of Lima. Throughout these journeys, we documented not only the sites themselves but also the landscapes that surround them and the experience of encountering them in person.

The project was conducted without institutional backing or external funding. Its purpose was simple: to explore ancient places beyond the standard tourist routes and to understand them as lived environments rather than isolated ruins.

The fieldwork phase of The Unseen Desert has now been completed.

We are currently working on a book based on our travels and observations across the Peruvian desert. Rather than serving as a guidebook or academic study, the book will focus on experiencing ancient places, paying attention to landscape, location, design, and the details that are often overlooked during a typical visit.

Drawing on firsthand exploration, photography, and years of visiting archaeological sites, the book will bring together the stories, observations, and lessons that emerged from this journey.

Further updates on the book will be shared through Stone Bothering as the project progresses.