El Brujo, Archaeological complex in Magdalena de Cao district, Peru
The pyramidal structures of El Brujo rise from desert plains near the Pacific Ocean, displaying detailed murals and friezes of Moche civilization patterns.
The site spans 5,000 years of human occupation, from nomadic hunters to successive civilizations including Cupisnique, Moche, Lambayeque, Chimu, and Inca cultures.
The discovery of Lady of Cao, a tattooed mummy with 18 necklaces, transformed understanding of female leadership roles in ancient Andean societies.
El Brujo Museum contains seven exhibition halls that display Moche artifacts, the Lady of Cao mummy, and maintains a laboratory for archaeological research.
Huaca Cao Viejo, measuring 120 meters at its base and reaching 30 meters in height, contains high-relief murals depicting Moche ceremonial scenes.
Location: La Libertad Department
Location: Ascope Province
GPS coordinates: -7.91498,-79.30549
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:18
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