The Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum (

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: ) is a museum in Lambayeque, Peru. It contains most of the important artifacts (ceremonial vessels, necklaces and jewelry) found at Huaca Rajada by archeologist

Walter Alva Walter Alva (born 28 June 1951), born Walter Alva Alva, is a Peruvian archaeologist specializing in the study and excavation of the prehistoric Moche culture. He is known for two major finds: the tomb of the Lord of Sipan and related people in 1 ...

in 1987, including the

Lord of Sipán The Lord of Sipán (''El Señor de Sipán'') is the name given to the first of several Moche (culture), Moche mummy, mummies found at Huaca Rajada, Sipán, Peru by Archaeology, archaeologist Walter Alva. The site was discovered in 1987. Some ar ...

and his entourage. The museum was inaugurated in 2002. The museum was designed to resemble the ancient Moche tombs. Visitors go up an external ramp and enter at the upper level to view the burial of the Lord of Sipán and a priest, then move down to see the burial of the Old Lord of Sipán.

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Archaeological museums in Peru Buildings and structures in the Department of Lambayeque Museums established in 2002 2002 establishments in Peru Tourist attractions in the Department of Lambayeque {{Peru-museum-stub

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