The Discovery of the Americas

A Peruvian Pot

This pot is found in the Museo de Antropologia in Lima and seems to depict a wise old man, with a long beard – something that would not have been worn by a Peruvian, thus stimulating interest from ancient trans-oceanic contact theorists who believe this must be a visitor from the east – either Europe or the Middle East.

Bearded man from the Museo de Antropologia in Lima