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Archaeological and Anthropological Museum San Marcos University in Lima

Archaeological and Anthropological Museum San Marcos University

Museo Arqueología y Antropología San Marcos

Address
Av. Nicolás Piérola 1222
District
  • City Center
City (Peru)
Lima
Phone Number
(+511) 619-7000
Website
http://www.ccsm-unmsm.edu.pe/arqueologia/

The museum was founded in 1919 and is today a part of the Cultural Centre of the University of San Marcos. The collection holds a wide variety of archaeological objects like textiles, ceramics, lithics, metals and organic materials.

Furthermore the valuable documental patrimony's "Archivo Tello" and "Archivo Rebeca Carrión" are brought to the visitor's attention.

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Peruvian Flag Day
To honor the brave men that tried to protect Peruvian territory and the Peruvian flag on June 7, 1880 during the Battle of Arica, one of the most important encounters during the War of the Pacific between Peruvian forces and the Chilean enemy, Peru celebrates each year the National Flag Day.
Date : Saturday, 07 June 2025
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Pentecost - Festival Señor de Choquekillka in Ollantaytambo
Christians around the globe commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus 50 days after Easter with the Pentecost celebrations. In Peru the most enthusiastic and vibrant Pentecost festivities can be found in Ollantaytambo in the Urubamba Valley.
Date : Sunday, 08 June 2025
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Day of the Andean Song
Since 2006, Peru pays homage to Andean music by celebrating the Día de la Canción Andina, the Day of the Andean Song, each year on June 15.
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Around the globe the Christian community celebrates Corpus Christi, so the Eucharist being the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, 9 weeks after Easter. While this religious festival is celebrated throughout the country, the most enthusiastic and spectacular celebration is in Cusco.
Date : Thursday, 19 June 2025
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Each year on June 24, a few days after the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, the largest and most important festival of the Inca Empire, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco.
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National Ceviche Day
A large part of Peru’s heritage and national identity is reflected in the country's diverse cuisine. So it’s no wonder that Peru's national dish, Ceviche, often spelled Cebiche as well, has its very own day of celebration each year on June 28.
Date : Saturday, 28 June 2025
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St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru
Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday, but mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.
Date : Sunday, 29 June 2025
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