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Moche

Pre-Inca civilization on the coast of Peru AD 100–800. Remains include cities, massive platform tombs (adobe), and pottery that details daily and ceremonial life.

In 1988 the burial of one of their warrior-priest rulers was discovered. He was nicknamed the ‘Great Lord of Sipán’ after the village near the site of his pyramid tomb (huaca). It contained a priceless treasure hoard, including a gold mask and ear pendants.
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Wittman, who spent years tracking down stolen art and artifacts including a gold Peruvian Moche backflap recovered in 1998.
Tracker of stolen art discusses $6B industry by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Byline: ANI Washington, April 12 (ANI): A 1,500-year-old tomb of the Moche Indian "king of bling", found in Peru at the base of an eroded mud-brick pyramid, has yield a treasure trove of artifacts, which are shedding light on ancient times in the country.
"King of Bling" tomb sheds light on ancient Peru by Asian News International
One report is of a gold Moche period body ornament from Peru.
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