Walter Alva
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Walter Alva is a Peruvian archaeologist renowned for uncovering the royal tombs of Sipán, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the Americas.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Peruvian archaeologist
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archaeologist ⓘ human ⓘ |
| awardReceived | national and international recognition for Sipán discovery ⓘ |
| citizenship | Peru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continentOfCitizenship | South America ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Peru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cultureStudied |
Moche
NERFINISHED
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pre-Inca cultures of northern Peru ⓘ |
| employer | Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Andean archaeology
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Moche archaeology ⓘ archaeology ⓘ |
| genre | scientific publications on archaeology ⓘ |
| hasResearchInterest |
Moche culture
NERFINISHED
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elite burials in ancient Peru ⓘ pre-Columbian Peru ⓘ |
| knownFor |
discovery of the royal tombs of Sipán
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excavations at Huaca Rajada ⓘ research on the Moche culture ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | Spanish ⓘ |
| name | Walter Alva NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nationality | Peruvian ⓘ |
| notableAchievement |
brought international attention to Moche civilization
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helped stop looting at Sipán site ⓘ |
| notableWork |
excavation of the Lord of Sipán tomb
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protection of the Sipán archaeological complex ⓘ |
| occupation |
archaeologist
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museum director ⓘ |
| placeOfActivity |
Lambayeque Region
NERFINISHED
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northern Peru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionHeld | director of Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipán ⓘ |
| residence | Lambayeque Region, Peru NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workLocation |
Huaca Rajada
NERFINISHED
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Sipán archaeological site NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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