Located between the Peruvian regions of Lambayeque and Cajamarca, the ancient site, according to famed archaeologist Walter Alva, appears to be shrouded in vegetation.
Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva, the man who has made some of the most prominent archaeological discoveries in the past decades such as the world-headlining remains of the Lord of Sipán, has received word of an exciting new discovery in the mountains of the same region.
September 9, 2009 | Archaeology, News
Ventarrón, a 4000 year old ceremonial site with spectacular murals painted by ancient peoples who lived during the dawn of civilisation, has given up another stunning prize.
June 8, 2009 | Archaeology, News
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I wrote some time ago about the stunning archaeological find at a dig led by Canadian Steve Bourget of the University of Texas. Here is the follow-up by National Geographic News:
April 10, 2009 | Archaeology, News
One of Peru’s national newspapers, El Comercio, have released this high quality hard-back book written by celebrated archaeologist Walter Alva and researcher Maria Longhena.
Sold at Peruvian prices, this book written in Spanish features full-page glossy colour images, can be had for a substantial discount on the US$50-US$60 it sells for world wide.
January 12, 2009 | Opinion
Two ancient temples thought to be about 3,000 years old, from the time when high civilisation established itself in northern Peru, have been uncovered in the archaeological complex of Collud-Zarpán.
October 22, 2008 | Archaeology, News
Invoking memories of Walter Alva’s spectacular and world renowned discovery of the Señor de Sipán tomb in 1987, another discovery has been made not far away.
July 7, 2008 | Archaeology, News
Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva made world news in 1987 when he announced the greatest archaeological find since Tutankhamen in Egypt. When the grave of this Moche ruler was discovered, the archaeological community was amazed to find a burial so intact and yet more amazed at the unbelievable quantity of gold that accompanied this man, the Lord of Sipán.
December 20, 2007 | Archaeology, Lambayeque & Chiclayo Guide
BBC News has reported that police in London have found a looted Moche culture headdress looted from the famous Sipán area of northern Peru in 1998.
August 17, 2006 | News
