Trujillo & the Northern Coast
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Peru's northern coastal region has been described as "the Egypt of South America" due to the large number of archaeological sites that are found here. Many civilisations flourished in this area, some dating back to many centuries / millenia BC. The region also has some fine beaches and one of Peru's most beautiful colonial architecture in Trujillo, capital of La Libertad department.
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Peru's northern coastal region has been described as "the Egypt of South America" due to the large number of archaeological sites that are found here. Many civilisations flourished in this area, some dating back to many centuries / millenia BC. The region also has some fine beaches and one of Peru's most beautiful colonial architecture in Trujillo, capital of La Libertad department.
High quality photographic prints of Peru with a wide choice of framing options, canvas wrap prints and greeting cards are available. Please visit the Framed Prints page for more details. If you would like a print of any photograph that is not in the gallery please contact James Brunker at magicalandesphotos@yahoo.com A high resolution version of the desired image can easily be uploaded for you.
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All photographic images and text © James Brunker 1999 - 2012. Reproduction or use of images without prior permission strictly prohibited.
Huaca de la Luna
Detail of a frieze showing the main deity of the Mochica culture “Ai Apaec”, also known as “The Decapitator”, as he appears to have been honoured by rituals involving human sacrifice. Variations of this figure are the main theme of these spectacular friezes, discovered in an almost perfect state of preservation in the Huaca de la Luna (Temple of the Moon) pyramid close to Trujillo. Little was known of social structure of the Moche culture (apart from the obviously advanced nature of their society and their amazing skills as goldsmiths and potters) until the spectacular discoveries in the late 1980’s at Sipan, to the north of Trujillo. These included the untouched tomb of a Moche ruler known as the Lord of Sipan which was described as the Tutankhamun of the Americas. For more details please visit the website of Las Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (in English)
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