Peru's millenary culture drew worldwide interest this year with four important discoveries of archeological evidence in Lambayeque, Ica, La Libertad, and Ancash regions, Ministry of Culture has reported.
Plus, over 50 geoglyphs were unveiled in Palpa (Ica) with the use of satellite imagery and drones.
In Chavin (Ancash), archaeologists found three underground galleries that are more than 3,000 years old.
Additionally, 19
wood sculptures —discovered in Chan Chan (La Libertad)— were the attractiveness of the region.
Thanks to a campaign offering free admission to State-run museums and archaeological sites on the first Sunday of each month, visitor numbers grew 500% compared to 2017.
On the other hand, a total of 39,514 Peruvians have used the
Qhapaq Nan road system and its associated sites, which has promoted its social use.
This year saw the inauguration of a research center at Chavin Site Museum and a new observation tower in Nazca —the latter attracted more than 6,000 visitors in 2018.
Furthermore, 2,780 movable assets have been preserved and 16 pre-Hispanic archaeological monuments restored.
(END) NDP/LZD/RMB
Published: 12/23/2018