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Lord of Sipán
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The Lord of Sipán is the name given to the first of several Moche mummies found at Huaca Rajada, Sipán, Peru by archaeologist Walter Alva. The site was discovered in 1987.
Forensic facial reconstruction of Lord of Sipán
Forensic facial reconstruction of Lord of Sipán
Site of Huaca Rajada
Site of Huaca Rajada
El Señor de Sipán, original artifacts in the Royal Tombs of Sipán museum, Lambayeque, Peru
El Señor de Sipán, original artifacts in the Royal Tombs of Sipán museum, Lambayeque, Peru
Tomb of the Warriors, Huaca Rajada
Tomb of the Warriors, Huaca Rajada
Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum
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The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum is a museum in Lambayeque, Peru. It contains most of the important artifacts found at Huaca Rajada by archeologist Walter Alva in 1987, including the Lord of Sipán and
Lord of Sipán
…20th century, as the main tomb was found intact and untouched by thieves. By 2007, fourteen tombs had been located and identified at Huaca Rajada. The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum was constructed nearby Lambayeque to hold most of the artifacts and interpret the tombs. It opened in 2002 and Dr. Alva is director. The Moche tombs…
Exterior of the Museum.
Exterior of the Museum.