Sharing Heritage Knowledge in Peru

Poster graphic for the Tenth International Archaeology Symposium 2024

Six professionals pose together before a sponsor wall at the symposium

Four symposium guests smile together in front of a sponsor brick wall

International Archaeology Symposium

Each year, this renowned academic event brings together over 600 professionals including archaeologists, conservators, cultural managers, educators, government officials and university students related to the fields of Culture, Tourism, and Education, among others. Its purpose is to share knowledge and encourage reflection on various topics related to the research, conservation, and management of archaeological heritage. Since 2020, the event has been open and free to the public.

Cover of La Ceramica de El Brujo book displayed on a table at a book fair

Cover of the catalog Fardos Lambayeque en El Brujo among stacked books

Cover of Construyendo la Huaca Cao Viejo over an aerial desert temple photo

Dark cover of Tesoros Preincas de la Cultura Mochica showing an engraved frieze

Cover of El Contexto Funerario de la Senora de Cao featuring gold ornaments

Tan alternate edition cover of Tesoros Preincas de la Cultura Mochica

Publishing Fund

The Publishing Fund was established in 2020, and by December 2024, seven books had been published under the Foundation’s editorial label. These works focus on the research conducted and the major discoveries made at the archaeological complex. In line with the open collections policy, some of the books include photographic catalogs featuring part of El Brujo’s heritage collection.

Infographic about corn (El Maiz) explaining its ancient and current uses in Peru

Illustrated cartoon of two fish inviting visitors to explore El Brujo

Infographic about El Tollo shark detailing its history and nutritional value

Infographic on a wooden idol found at Huaca Cao Viejo next to lucuma fruit

Culture and History Content

With the aim of sharing the knowledge generated through daily research at El Brujo, the researchers at the Wiese Foundation continuously develop content aimed at broad audiences. Topics such as the societies of ancient Peru, their economic activities, labor and artisanal traditions, funerary practices, and issues related to cultural heritage management, among others, are available under the Cultural Heritage category in the “Resources for You” section.

Knowledge Dissemination

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