Archaeological site was found in Zaña precedent of the Mochicas

An archaeological finding about "Mata Indio" hill makes archeologists to think that the Archaeological Site in Zaña, would be the precedent of the Moche Sanctuaries. In this site there has been found a small temple, which according to Walter Alva respectable team, has ancestry Moche.

In April of this year began the excavation work in the area, with the purpose of knowing mochicas villages and the origins of this culture. One thinks that these small temples could be the precedents of the big sanctuaries or administrative centers in Moche's final stage.

In the surroundings of these enclosures they have found cemeteries that have been stripped throughout the years. In the interior of the constructions have been found a series of occupations, in the center the Early Mochica, then Chimú and Lambayeque, respectively.

Inside of the enclosure  they have found fragments of Mochica ceramics and in the top part four funeral contexts belonging to the Lambayeque Culture.

The lowest platforms were painted by colors white and yellow, that would have been the most ancient building of this place and corresponded to the Mochica period.

Weather has affected these constructions, mainly because for the intense  rains, for which it was extended and remodeled in different times by the former Peruvians. The way to cross the desert towards the valleys of the south, are appellants.

The work of excavation continues in Chancay's Valley, in the monumental site known as " The Victory", located between the districts of Pomalca and Tumán, which also tracks of the Mochica culture has been found.

If you want to visit Zaña, this is located half hour from Chiclayo's city. Other attraction is the Museum Afro- Peruvian from Zaña, which speaks of the African Diaspora and the instruments and the contribution of the Afro- Peruvian are kept in force.

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More than 300 archaeological pieces have been restored

After an arduous work in the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, was able to restore and to rescue more than 300 archaeological pieces. It was announced by the director of this cultural precinct, Walter Alva, who said that the objects belong to Mochica and Lambayeque cultures.

The renowned archaeologist referred that among the restored and rescued objects are 35 pieces of metal like batons, crowns, shields, copper rings, gilded copper and silver, plus 48 pieces of ceramics, 5 textiles and 253 fragments of polychrome murals of more than 1,800 years of antique, from the works of researches made in Huaca Rajada Sipán, Huaca the town of Úcupe and Pucalá's Huaca Santa Rosa.

Alva indicated that during 2014 national registers managed to get 1,270 of Sipán´s Collection, Huaca Santa Rosa and Huaca the town of Úcupe. "This year it expects to complete the national registers of Sipán's Collection, obtaining three thousand records ", he specified.

"These important objects belong to the Mochica and Lambayeque cultures. Conservation and restoration takes shape thanks to the work performed by 4 professionals from our museum ", expressed Alva, who said that all the pieces will be presented in four samples that will be held throughout the year, in the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum.

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Source: La República

Peru: Tomb believed to be older than "Señor de Sipan" found in northern Peru

Art/Culture/History 3 July, 2007 [ 10:45 ]

(LIP-ir) -- A team of archaeologists, led by Walter Alva, have discovered the wooden tomb of another member of the Mochica culture's elite - older than the "Señor de Sipan" (Lord of Sipan).

These findings belong to the Moche civilization, which ruled the northern coast of Peru from the time of Christ to 800 AD, centuries prior to the Incas.

Alva has stated that he and his team are investigating and within the next few days will know the role of this noble in the Mochica society.

"We have found the tomb of a person that belonged to Mochica nobility. Inside the coffin, discoveries of copper and copper-plated decorations - covered in rust, demonstrate that this person was not a Lord but was among the Mochica elite," Alva explained.The archaeologist, who discovered the "Señor de Sipan" (Lord of Sipan) in 1987, has said that this discovery will provide valuable information about the Mochica culture.

The mummy is estimated to be 1,800 years old, whereas it is estimated that the "Señor de Sipan" was buried 1,700 years ago."The tomb is of a person that appears on Mochica artwork, which shows he participated in important rituals. His headdress, which is V-shaped, identifies him as such," explained Alva.

The archaeologist explained the value of this discovery, "This is the tomb of a person we hadn't found, now we have the Mochica elite complete."40 workers and 6 archaeologists are taking part in this work funded by the Ítalo Peruvian Fund and the government. This years budget is 600 thousand soles.