Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan
One of the greatest archaeological finds of the late 20th century, the Royal Tombs of Sipan now housed in the Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan in Lambayque, near Chiclayo. 
The Moche were farmers, artists, fishermen and warriors (1st- 6th century AD) on the northern coast of Peru. The Moche were an heirarchical, advanced and complex civilisation, known through their temples, fortifications, irrigation systems, populated centres, cemeteries, ceremics and metal work. 
The Lord of Sipan funeral chamber- his ornaments, head-dresses, emblems and garments, surrounded by 8 members of his entourage, offerings at his feet and head, and 3 women less than 20 yrs old in their cane coffins. His military chief with weapons and combat garments, the standard bearer and a dog. In the corner a body of a child. Below were 2 llamas that were the first animals to be sacrificed. 212 vessels in symbolic order, containing offerings of food and drink.
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