A previously unknown temple complex named Palaspata, located roughly 130 miles south of the main Tiwanaku site near Lake Titicaca, has been revealed using satellite imagery, aerial drones, and photogrammetry. Spanning about 410×475 ft, it consists of 15 rectangular enclosures arranged around a central courtyard, likely aligned for solar equinox rituals. The high-altitude site sits at an ecological crossroads—linking highlands, arid Altiplano, and the fertile Cochabamba valleys—indica...
