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The head of Culture, Fatima Altabas Kajjat, carried out a work day with the technical team of the Caral Archaeological Zone to strengthen the protection and enhancement of heritage.The Minister of Culture, Fatima Soraya Altabas Kajjat, held a work day in the Sacred City of Caral, located in the district of Supe, province of Barranca, with the aim of supervising advances in research, conservation and enhancement of this important archaeological heritage of the country.
The agenda included technical meetings and specialized tours with Dr. Ruth Shady, director of Execution Unit 003 - Caral Archaeological Zone, and the technical team responsible for the management of the archaeological site, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2009.
During the day, the head of the sector toured the main temple and the sunken circular plaza called amphitheater, in addition to supervising the state of the research and interpretation center of the archaeological site. Likewise, he received information on the progress of archaeological investigations and actions aimed at strengthening the conservation and protection of the Sacred City of Caral, considered one of the oldest civilizations in America.
Issues related to the security of the archaeological zone in the face of constant threats and invasions promoted by land traffickers were also addressed, a situation that puts at risk the integrity of the heritage and the safety of the personnel in charge of its protection.
The visit allowed us to reaffirm the commitment of the Ministry of Culture and the technical team of the Caral Archaeological Zone to consolidate Peru as an international reference in the protection and sustainable management of a cultural heritage that is more than 5,000 years old.
Work day in Vichama
As part of her agenda, the Minister of Culture also visited the archaeological site of Vichama, located in the district of Vegueta, province of Huaura, where she toured the Los Depositos building and the Jose Mateo Garcia De Los Santos Community Museum.
During the technical visit, he learned about the advances in conservation and research at the site, in addition to appreciating the archaeological collections made up of clay pieces, plant fiber fabrics, musical instruments and other cultural assets that allow us to understand the social and cultural history of Vichama.
The day also included a visit to local craft spaces, where the value of cultural expressions and the work carried out by communities linked to the cultural heritage of the area was highlighted.
The Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Industries, Gisella Escobar Rozas, and the director of Execution Unit 003 - Caral Archaeological Zone, Ruth Shady, participated in both days, in addition to the specialized technical team.
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The Sacred City of Caral constitutes the main urban center of the Caral civilization, recognized as the oldest in America, approximately 5,000 years old.
