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2002, 373) combined with the essence of a management plan for all the huacas in Lima (Municipalidad
Metropolitana de Lima 2014) and a research on civil
initiatives that are concerned with the preservation
of archaeological sites in Lima. The potential of the
cultural centre approach lies in that it could be applied to urban areas with archaeological sites that
need to be valorised, keeping in mind the engagement of local communities.
Since the creation of the museum, one
of its aims has been to function as a cultural
centre within the urban area (Flores Espinoza
2002, 373). The research carried out by the
author has shown that it is achieving this aim
while engaging the local community in an active way (Cárdenas Meijers 2015, 96-97). The
cultural, educational, and entertaining functions of Huaca Pucllana as a cultural centre are
visible through the programs and activities
The cultural centre Huaca Pucllana
The archaeological site Huaca Pucllana is one of that it offers. The cultural function is realised
the many huacas in Lima, and is located in the Dis- through the events that take place at the plaza
WULFW0XQLFLSDOLW\RI0LUDÁRUHV7KHFRPSOH[ZDV of the complex, such as concerts, opera and
built around 500 B.C. and served as a ceremonial theatre (Cárdenas Meijers 2015, 73). While
centre within Lima society (Silvera La Torre 2012, the educational function is achieved through
313). Through time, the site has been reused for althe archaeological summer workshops for kids
most 1000 years (Flores Espinoza 2005, 87 and 91).
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Eventually in 1981, after years of being in danger
of destruction, a valorisation project for Huaca Pu- students (since 1982), and a former excavation
cllana was authorised by the INC and, as part of program for neighbours in which they assisted
the project, an on-site museum was opened in 1984 the archaeologists (Cárdenas Meijers 2015, 56;
Flores Espinoza 2012, 371). Last, the entertai(Flores Espinoza 2002, 370).
Function
Actor
Ministry of
Culture
Metropolitan
Municipality of
Lima (MML)
Cultural
Educational
The Huaca narrates to us - Clean Huaca, Lively
(Storytelling, guided tour, Huaca (Cleaning of sites
and guided tours)
workshop)
- Transforming my past,
transforming my city
Cinema at your huaca*
Cultural festivities and
artistic demonstrations
Civil Initiatives
Entertaining
(The Huaca narrates
to us)
(Conservation program
for youngsters of rehabilitation centers)
Workshops and guided
(Cinema at your
tours for schools*
huaca*)
Cooperation with schools
(Workshops, organizing
activities such as cleaning
of sites)
- Guided cycling
tours
- Huacas, Bubbles,
and Rock ‘n Roll*
(Concerts at huacas)
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