VOICED : Hallan restos de una capilla del siglo XVII bajo una plaza de Lima

Restoration work in Lima uncovered a 17th-century Dominican chapel. The site, once part of a convent built in 1606 and demolished in 1935, was frequented by San Juan Macías, a Spanish Dominican canonized in 1975. Historical documents describe the chapel's tiled floor and its role as a resting place for Macías. The discovery highlights the frequent unearthing of colonial and pre-Columbian artifacts in Peru, prompting municipalities and public service companies to include archaeologists in their teams to protect the heritage.

What was the original purpose of the site where the chapel was found?

• A marketplace

• A Dominican convent

• A public park

• A government building

Who was San Juan Macías?

• A Peruvian archaeologist

• A famous architect

• A Spanish Dominican religious figure

• A local politician

What significant event happened to San Juan Macías in 1975?

• He wrote a famous book

• He was born

• He discovered the chapel

• He was canonized

What does the book 'Tesoro Verdadero de las Indias' reveal about the chapel?

• It was destroyed in a fire

• It was located in Spain

• It had a tiled floor and roof

• It was made entirely of gold

Why do municipalities and public service companies in Peru include archaeologists in their teams?

• To promote tourism

• To design new buildings

• To avoid damaging historical sites

• To teach history to the public