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Afro-Peruano drum fest 2012 in Lima’s historic Plaza de Armas
Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.
News
Ancient Moche sacrificial altar discovered atop mountain peak
[Originally published April 6, 2012] One of the oldest human sacrifice altars in Peru, believed to be from the Moche culture, has been discovered at the summit of Cerro Campana (Mount Hood) near the northern coast city of Trujillo, archaeologist Regulo Franco Jordan told state news agency Andina earlier this week.
Peru’s Justice Palace exhibits fake Ricardo Florez paintings – artist’s daughter charges
Ricardo Florez (1893-1983), one of Peru’s greatest painters of the 20th century, is at the center of an embarrassing scandal involving Peru’s Justice Ministry.
Inca Rebellion – Puruchuco Exhibit Opens at Peru’s National Museum
The Ministry of Culture is inaugurating an exciting exhibition tonight, featuring mummies and artifacts pinpointing the historical transition from Inca imperial rule through the Spanish Conquest.
Lost Huacas: the challenge of reclaiming Lima’s pre-Columbian past
Six school girls in Peru’s capital city passing through a 2,000-year-old archaeological ruins as part of their daily routine. It’s a poignant image and a tribute to how cultural patrimony can appear to integrate seamlessly with daily life.