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APRIL 27, 2001

Research published in today's issue of Science says a site in Peru is the oldest city in the Americas.

The site of Caral has been dated to as early as 2,627 BC. It was a large 160-acre city and had a central government, say researchers.

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Researchers say ancient Peru complex may be Americas' oldest city (AP 4/26)

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