Research and Management of Cultural Heritage

About the Program

The Wiese Foundation promotes the research, conservation, enhancement, and social use of cultural heritage. Through archaeological research in Peru, it generates knowledge about the past and places it at the service of society. This work contributes to strengthening education and cultural identity, helping to shape better citizens.

+47,000

visitors to the El Brujo Archaeological Complex

+285,000

people benefiting from our educational content

+40

jobs created.

+39,800

cultural artifacts preserved, safeguarded, and shared.

Research

Research is one of the program’s core lines of action. Through work at the El Brujo archaeological complex, archaeological research projects are carried out to better understand the societies of Peru’s northern coast. These studies position the site as a leading reference in the country’s archaeological landscape.

Cultural Heritage Management:

Conservation

Conservation ensures the protection of archaeological assets. Within the framework of archaeological research, strategies are implemented to safeguard Peru’s cultural heritage. This work makes it possible to preserve and pass on this legacy to future generations.

Heritage Enhancement

Heritage enhancement seeks to bring cultural heritage closer to society. At El Brujo, this process is grounded in archaeological research, which includes the documentation and interpretation of findings, and their communication to the public. In this way, knowledge becomes a valuable resource for learning and for building active citizenship.

Knowledge Dissemination

We share the knowledge recovered through scientific research by organizing academic events, publishing books under our editorial label, and creating digital content in various formats (articles, videos, infographics, etc.) aimed at broad audiences.

Community Engagement

Through our work with the community, we promote the appreciation of the cultural heritage of El Brujo and the Chicama Valley, encourage its enjoyment and strengthen the sense of belonging to the territory.