CAJAMARCA, PERU—A report in Peru This Week has stated that part of the archaeological site called Farfán in northern Peru has been destroyed by a local man claiming ownership of the land. The site of Farfán, which is located about 7 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, likely contains remains belonging to the Lambayeque culture and was the provincial center for the Chimu Empire. Although the site has been heavily damaged by looters, agriculture, and construction over the last century, archaeological evidence of these ancient cultures still remains on the site. More damage has been done by this most recent incursion, which is now being assessed by the Ministry of Culture. To read about two recently discovered Chimu funerary idols, go to “Artifact.”
Ancient Peruvian Site Damaged
News February 19, 2015
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