Lady of Cao Archaeological Find: Unveiling the Matriarchal Side of Mochica Culture
Trujillo
Discover the groundbreaking archaeological find of the Lady of Cao, challenging the perception of the Mochica culture as a patriarchy and shedding light on the influential role of pre-Columbian women.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Magdalena de Cao - We enter through the town of Magdalena de Cao
- Complejo Arqueologico El Brujo - Museo Cao - We visit the museum of Cao, where we will see the outfit and other belongings of the Lady of Cao, as well as utensils found in the excavations of the archaeological center
- El Brujo - We arrived at the El Brujo Archaeological Complex and visited the Huaca Cao, where the remains of the Lady of Cao were discovered. The temple preserves in the Ceremonial Square the reliefs that represent the prisoners with a rope in the neck, officiants and spiders. Inside the temple are the murals that show the design of peace cat or life and blanket stripes.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Expert tour guide
- Included tickets
Additional Information
The discovery of the Lady of Cao undeniably presents a pivotal moment, compelling every Peruvian to reconsider the fluidity of our history in light of this revelation. Our long-held belief that the Mochica culture was strictly patriarchal is challenged, and it prompts us to ponder over the significant political and socio-economic impact of pre-Columbian women during a time when, prior to this discovery, the female role was assumed to be entirely subsidiary in collective consciousness.
Location
Jirón Orbegoso 307
Jirón Orbegoso
Our boarding point is at office # 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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