The Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum (Spanish: Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán)
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 in 1987, including
the Lord of Sipán and his entourage.
The museum was inaugurated in 2002. The museum was designed to resemble the
ancient Moche tombs.
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Panorama of the museum building
The museum building is a large truncated pyramid of reinforced concrete,
inspired by the ancient Mochica sanctuaries. The architectural concept
was based on the historical evocation of the Mochica culture.
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The volumetric structure is based on prisms, forming a combination of
truncated and pointed pyramids that recall mountains and sanctuaries.
The prisms of the volume are defined by longitudinal sashes also
inspired by the vertical and modular panels of typical Mochica
architecture.
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In the five culminating and central spaces, large-format reproductions
of the metal banners discovered in the Royal Tombs of Sipán were
placed. The red color of the building is taken from the ancient
Mochica facades where the ochre yellow of the sashes is also combined.
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Considering the needs of access, circulation and museographic
sequence, the entrance was made through the third floor to present the
exhibition of archaeological testimonies, from the most recent to the
oldest and from general to specific topics.
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The entrance to the museum building is through a long, harmonious
L-shaped ramp, which also imposes a sort of ritual access to the
Museum – Mausoleum and recreates the spirit of the Mochica temples.
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See also
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Location
Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum - Third Floor
Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum - Second Floor
Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum - First Floor