📜 Ancient Moche burial site, discovered in 1987. 🔍 Home to the intact tomb of the Lord of Sipán and 14 other richly preserved tombs. # Why Go 🏺 Witness one of the 20th century's greatest archaeological finds 👑 Explore the burial site of the Lord of Sipán 💎 See replicas of gold, silver, and turquoise treasures at the site 🚶 Easy access to the nearby Royal Tombs Museum in Lambayeque 📚 Learn about Moche civilization and ancient Peruvian rituals # Why Avoid ⚠️ Actual huacas are fitted with replicas, not original finds 🛣️ Road to the site can be dirt and remote # Tips 🗓️ Best to visit between May and October during the dry season. 🏛️ The original artifacts are housed in the Royal Tombs Museum in Lambayeque. 💡 Combine visit with the Museo Tumbas Reales del Señor de Sipán for full context 🗣️ Consider a guided tour for historical insights 🗓️ Avoid Mondays, as museums in the area are often closed # Location 📍 Located near Sipán town in the Lambayeque Valley, northern Peru.
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