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Car Rolls Into Moray’s Inca Terraces in Cusco, Damaging Heritage Site as Probe Begins

Authorities are conducting technical and legal reviews under Peru’s heritage law to establish responsibility.

Overview

  • Culture officials confirmed a fractured stone element at the Q’echumuyu platform after a private vehicle descended into the Moray archaeological complex.
  • The Ministry of Culture and National Police carried out on-site inspections and documented the car’s final position for forensic analysis.
  • Police detained 21-year-old Albert Castillo, who was reported to have left the vehicle without the handbrake engaged.
  • The car, identified by plate ATG-634, reportedly traveled roughly 300 meters across terraces, and no injuries were reported.
  • The vehicle remains retained for technical examinations as authorities assess the extent of the impact and possible administrative or legal measures.