The Moches dominated the north coast of Peru between AD 100 and 800. They built adobe pyramids decorated with colorful murals, some in excellent condition.

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In 1987, archaeologist Walter Alva discovered the tomb of one of the most powerful men in ancient Peru: the Lord of Sipán, who was one of the rulers of the Mochica culture.

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The Lord of Sipan was covered with impressive ornaments of gold, silver, turquoise and Spondylus (type of mollusk). In the tomb were found the bones of women, children, warriors and animals that were sacrificed and buried to accompany him to another dimension.

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Its discovery generated a great impact worldwide, it was the first tomb of a ruler of ancient Peru to recover intact.

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The Sipán Archaeological Complex, also known as Huaca Rajada, has a Site Museum that houses the archaeological pieces found in the same place. Likewise, the Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum, in the city of Lambayeque, exhibits the skeleton, jewels and ceramics, among other archaeological remains found in the tomb.