VOICED : Descubren centro ceremonial mochica al norte de Peru

Peruvian archaeologists discovered a 1700-year-old ceremonial site belonging to the Mochica culture in northern Peru. The site, a banquet hall for high-ranking individuals, features a throne adorned with fishing scenes and murals of fish. A circular podium was used for leaders to address subjects. The site was intentionally buried by the Mochicas when they moved to another valley. The Mochica culture thrived between 100 and 700 AD in present-day Trujillo, 570 km north of Lima.

What was the primary function of the site discovered by Peruvian archaeologists?

• A residential area for common people

• A ceremonial banquet hall for high-ranking individuals

• A military training ground

• A marketplace for trading goods

Who led the archaeological discovery of the Mochica site?

• Walter Alba

• Hiram Bingham

• Thor Heyerdahl

• Michael Coe

What unique feature was found in the main hall of the site?

• A large library

• A throne adorned with fishing scenes

• A collection of ancient weapons

• A garden with rare plants

What was the purpose of the circular podium found at the site?

• To display art

• To perform religious rituals

• For leaders to address their subjects

• To store food

During which years did the Mochica culture flourish?

• 500 BC to 200 AD

• 100 to 700 AD

• 1500 to 1600 AD

• 800 to 1200 AD