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Lord of Sipan tomb - The discovery of the Lord of Sipan considered the "King Tutankamon of the Americas", is one of the most spectacular tombs discovered in the western hemisphere. Sipan's treasures show the Moche culture's ability with several metals: gold, silver and copper and precious stones in fine quality and a mastery in metallurgy unrivalled in the Americas, centuries before the Incas. There are two different Sights connected with the Lord of Sipan:

The Sipan Museum - Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan

The museum is situated in the center of Lambayeque and definitely worth a visit although descriptions are in spanish only. It features most of the treasures of the Sipan tombs together with thorough explanation what the grave looked like and how it was discovered in 1989.

Entrance fee is 10 S/. Student discount only for national students. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 5pm.

Collectivos from and back to Chiclayo run frequently (20 minutes, 1.30 S/.). In Chiclayo ask in the collectivo stations.

Sipan tombs

The actual excavation site some 30 kilometers out of town

Tucume - The Valley of 26 pyramids built by the ancient peruvians. Sican Museum - that host and interesting remains of Sican culture. It is located 20 minutes from Chiclayo in Ferrenafe. Yes this is different from the Sipan Stuff

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