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Sicán National Museum, National museum in Ferreñafe District, Peru.

The Sicán National Museum houses an extensive collection of ceramics, metalwork, and textiles from the pre-Columbian Lambayeque civilization of northern Peru.

The museum documents the Sicán culture that dominated the Lambayeque Valley from 750 to 1375 AD, displaying artifacts from archaeological sites in the region.

The exhibition spaces showcase the metallurgy techniques of the Sicán people through displays of gold, silver, and copper objects found in ancient tombs.

Located near Chiclayo, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with different admission rates for adults and students.

The museum preserves funeral objects discovered in elaborate tombs, including masks, ornaments, and ceremonial items used in Sicán burial practices.

Location: Ferreñafe District

Address: 96G7+FPC, Ferreñafe 14311

Phone: +5174286469

Website: https://museamos.cultura.pe/museos/museo-nacional-sic%C3%A1n

GPS coordinates: -6.62382,-79.78573

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:26

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