The Americas’ oldest known civilization had a thing for frogs. The Caral civilizationAlso known as Norte Chico, the Caral civilization existed almost 5,000 years ago, placing the Andean culture alongside the rise of ancient Egypt. The discovery is the first artwork of its type found at a Caral site, and speaks to the amphibians’ cultural significance. “They narrate stories of shortages and hope in the face of climate shifts, demonstrating how ancient societies adapted to challenges that are still relevant today,” said Solís. “This discovery reminds us that ancient societies faced environmental struggles much like our own,” she said.