Pre-Inca civilization on the coast of Peru AD
100-800. Remains include cities, massive
platform tombs (adobe), and pottery that
details daily and ceremonial life. In 1988
the burial of one of their warrior-priest
rulers was discovered. He was nicknamed the
`Great Lord of Sipan', after the village near
the site of his pyramid tomb (huaca). It
contained a priceless treasure hoard,
including a gold mask and ear pendants.