TREASURES OF PERU

THE ROYAL TOMB AT CASTILLO DE HUARMEY

Twelve centuries ago, in a Peruvian desert on the Pacific coast, on the outskirts of the first empire of pre-Columbian Andes, called Wari, a new centre of power was established, with Castillo de Huarmey as its capital. Centuries before the Inca rose to power, the rulers of the Wari Empire developed a unique culture that created rare works of art and architecture. Castillo de Huarmey became one of the richest necropolis of the Wari Empire elites. There, after years of work, Polish archaeologists discovered an undisturbed royal tomb belonging to the mysterious Wari civilization. It is an unprecedented discovery on a global scale. The Polish archaeologists were the first to investigate a complete tomb of 58 highest ranking aristocratic women, who were accompanied by 6 human sacrifices, 2 guardians and countless offerings. “TREASURES OF PERU. THE ROYAL TOMB AT CASTILLO DE HUARMEY” is the first exhibition in Poland presenting authentic pre-Columbian artefacts from Peru. Moreover, it is the first opportunity in Europe to see the unique objects discovered in Castillo de Huarmey, which now are part of the collection of the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History in Lima. Richly ornamented gold, silver and copper jewellery, ornamented textiles symbolizing wealth and power, polychrome libation vessels and luxurious stone and shell items are only a part of the treasures that belonged to the pre-Columbian kings and queens of old.