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.

For more information about this culture enter to the follow link:   http://www.inkanatura.com/en/moche-culture

Source: La República

Easter in Moche was declared Cultural Heritage

The Holy Week in Moche's district, Trujillo, has been distinguished as National Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture of Peru, thanks to its importance as a religious celebration and the great faith of the people.

The characteristics that this nomination highlights, are the traditional elements of the local culture, which shape the identity of the population and an important tradition of rituality.

The festivity lasts for 10 days, begins on Holy Friday and ends on Easter Sunday. During these days people practice rituals of concentration and meditation.

Another important aspect of the celebration is to consume the traditional Theologian Soup, a festive soup widely consumed by people of the northern region, which consists of chicken broth and beef with dipped bread, potato, milk and cheese.

Thanks to the Moche population this tradition is still practicing and it renews every year.

Enjoy the Moche route with the following tour:

-MocheRoute Tour 3D/2N : Chiclayo and Trujillo

Evidence for ancient bone surgery found at Kuelap Fortress

A study by the University of Florida published in the International Journal of Paleopathology claims to have discovered the first ever evidence for ancient bone surgery found in Peru.

Dr. J Maria Toyne details that two skeletons (dated 800-1535 CE) from the pre-Colombian site of Kuelap demonstrate pathology similar to trepanation. Trepanation is the surgical practice of drilling holes into bones and is the oldest example of surgical intervention.

The two moderately healthy male skeletons, one an adolescent and the other an adult of 30-34 years of age, were found to have drilled holes in the bones of their legs.

The placement and depth suggest to the bioarchaeologists that the holes are not random but were perhaps done to relieve pressure from a physical injury and or severe infection. The holes would have been administered to cure build-up of fluid in the leg.

The New York Times aconseja visitar Perú este año

La revista estadounidense New York Times, ha publicado el informe “52 lugares para visitar en 2015”. En la lista figura la costa norte del Perú, con sus atractivos turísticos, como el balneario de Huanchaco, la ciudad de Trujillo, el puerto de Pimentel, Lambayeque o Punta Sal.  Además recomienda una serie de hoteles para garantizar una maravillosa estadía a los turistas.

"El turismo en el Perú se expande más allá del obligado viaje al Cusco", menciona la revista del influyente diario. Es así que recomienda visitar y conocer los sitios arqueológicos del lugar " la ciudad de adobe de Chan Chan y las pirámides Moche, Sipán y El Brujo".

Firman concesión del Proyecto Telecabinas Kuélap de Amazonas

Kuélap es una construcción arqueológica de la cultura Chachapoyas, conocida por sus grandes muros de piedra que se asemejan  a una fortaleza. Para llegar a esta zona es necesario hacer una larga caminata a través de la selva y los valles que la circundan, en el departamento de Amazonas. Es por ello que se autorizó la construcción de un teleférico que facilite a los turistas el acceso a la zona arqueológica.

El proyecto autorizado por el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur), ha sido otorgado a la empresa Telecabinas Kuélap S.A., conformada por la empresa francesa Pomagalski S.A.S. y la peruana Ingenieros Civiles y Contratistas Generales S.A., que construirán lo que se ha llamado Sistema de Telecabinas Kuelap, con una inversión de US$ 17´893,191.

Dia Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural

El Día Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural para el Diálogo y el Desarrollo brinda la oportunidad de valorar estos principios y aprender a convivir de una mejor manera. La campaña de este año, según Unesco, quiere animar a la gente y a las organizaciones a tomar medidas concretas para apoyar la diversidad cultural, con el objetivo de aumentar la conciencia mundial sobre la importancia de estos principios que contribuirían a crear sociedades más tolerantes, solidarias. Además, tiene el propósito de construir una comunidad de individuos comprometidos con el apoyo a la diversidad a través de gestos verdaderos y cotidianos. Y, por último, combatir la polarización y los estereotipos para mejorar el entendimiento y la cooperación entre la gente de diferentes culturas.

Peru's Chachapoyas chosen as top 50 ‘tours of a lifetime’ by National Geographic

Kuelap Fortress

Chachapoyas has been chosen as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s seventh annual “50 tours of a Lifetime”.

The magazine highlighted the archaeological treasures of the Chachapoya, “who built the massive complex of Kuélap around the ninth century—all at 9,800 feet above the Utcubamba Valley.”

Chachapoyas, located 2,235 meters above sea level in Peru’s northern Amazonas region, was home to the Chachapoyas culture, also called Warriors of the Clouds.

The magazine said it looked for “tours (including volunteer, adventure, family, and small-ship trips) designed for experience, immersion, sustainability, and cultural connection.”

Traveler included other destinations in Latin America, such as Brazil’s Costa Verde, Chile’s Patagonia, and Argentina’s northwest mountains, among others.

Last December the editors of National Geographic named Peru as one of 2012’s best trips in the world, and praised the local cuisine.

“Peru is blessed with incredible biodiversity—a bounty that is clearly reflected on its plates,” it said.

Travel to Chachapoyas and know its ancient wonders with this tour.