Vibrant Amazonian parrots were transported alive across the Andes.
This trade occurred centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire.
The findings suggest a sophisticated pre-Inca trade network.
Strategic angle: New analysis of ancient parrot DNA highlights a complex trade network in pre-Inca times.
Vibrant Amazonian parrots were transported alive across the Andes.
This trade occurred centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire.
The findings suggest a sophisticated pre-Inca trade network.