[Aztlan] MOCHE TOMB OLDER THAN "LORD OF SIPAN" TOMB FOUND

[michael ruggeri]

Peru: Tomb believed to be older than "Señor de Sipan" found in  
northern Peru


(LIP-ir) -- A team of archaeologists, led by Walter Alva, have  
discovered the wooden tomb of another member of the Mochica culture's  
elite - older than the "Señor de Sipan" (Lord of Sipan).

These findings belong to the Moche civilization, which ruled the  
northern coast of Peru from the time of Christ to 800 AD, centuries  
prior to the Incas.

Alva has stated that he and his team are investigating and within the  
next few days will know the role of this noble in the Mochica society.

"We have found the tomb of a person that belonged to Mochica  
nobility. Inside the coffin, discoveries of copper and copper-plated  
decorations - covered in rust, demonstrate that this person was not a  
Lord but was among the Mochica elite," Alva explained.

The archaeologist, who discovered the "Señor de Sipan" (Lord of  
Sipan) in 1987, has said that this discovery will provide valuable  
information about the Mochica culture. The mummy is estimated to be  
1,800 years old, whereas it is estimated that the "Señor de Sipan"  
was buried 1,700 years ago.

"The tomb is of a person that appears on Mochica artwork, which shows  
he participated in important rituals. His headdress, which is V- 
shaped, identifies him as such," explained Alva.

The archaeologist explained the value of this discovery, "This is the  
tomb of a person we hadn't found, now we have the Mochica elite  
complete."

40 workers and 6 archaeologists are taking part in this work funded  
by the Ítalo Peruvian Fund and the government. This years budget is  
600 thousand soles.




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