The Ministry of Culture of Peru conducted a technical evaluation on Apr. 23 at the Armatambo Morro Solar Monumental Archaeological Zone, following a citizen alert about recent damage to the site located in Chorrillos, Lima. The assessment was carried out by ministry specialists alongside staff from the District Municipality of Chorrillos and officers from the National Police of Peru.
This action highlights ongoing efforts to protect Peru’s cultural heritage and respond promptly to incidents that threaten important historical sites. The Ministry reported finding a makeshift structure built with rustic materials inside the pre-Hispanic property, which was apparently being used as a dwelling. Municipal personnel dismantled and removed this structure during their intervention.
Additionally, two walls of the huaca were found painted light blue, an act reportedly committed the previous day according to local residents. In response, “the Dirección de Gestión de Monumentos del Ministerio de Cultura ejecutará las acciones necesarias para su recuperación,” said officials from the Ministry of Culture. The Municipality of Chorrillos has pledged to strengthen surveillance through regular patrols in the area and carry out cleaning and removal of solid waste and debris within and around the archaeological site.
The Ministry emphasized its commitment by stating: “Esta intervención reafirma el compromiso del Ministerio de Cultura de actuar de manera oportuna frente a cualquier afectación al patrimonio cultural, en coordinación conjunta con las autoridades competentes.” Citizens are encouraged to report any acts that threaten cultural heritage via WhatsApp (976066977), email (atenciondedenuncias@cultura.gob.pe), or through their web platform (http://denunciaspc.cultura.gob.pe/).
The Ministry fosters social inclusion by protecting heritage and promoting diversity across Peru, according to the official website. It utilizes decentralized facilities and museums along with its San Borja headquarters for supporting programs according to official information. As an autonomous entity within Peru’s Executive Branch led by its minister according to government sources, it works nationwide serving communities throughout Peru as described on its website.
Created in 2010, the ministry oversees national cultural policy while advancing initiatives for heritage preservation and intercultural dialogue according to official records. Its broader mission includes promoting cultural identity, combating discrimination and racism, supporting intercultural rights, and encouraging diversity throughout Peruvian society as stated online.
