Museo de los Colli, Archaeological museum in Comas district, Lima, Peru.
Museo de los Colli is an archaeological museum in Comas district devoted to displaying findings from the local region. The collection features original ceramics, maps, architectural models of an ancient fortress, and other artifacts that document the area's ancient past.
Enrique Niquin founded this institution in 2003 after discovering numerous archaeological sites in the area beginning in 1965. His work established a dedicated space to systematically preserve and display findings that had been scattered across the region.
The collection reflects how the Collique culture thrived in this river valley during pre-Hispanic times, with objects showing daily life and settlement patterns. These pieces help visitors understand the region's ancient inhabitants and their way of living.
The museum is situated on Atahualpa Street and welcomes visitors throughout the week with straightforward access within the Comas neighborhood. Staff members on site can guide you through the collections and provide background about the displayed objects.
The institution grew from one person's passion for exploring archaeological sites over decades before formally establishing this collection. This grassroots approach to preservation differs from typical museum origins, making the space a personal tribute to regional history.
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