Tiwanaku Regional Archaeological Museum - Peace

Tiwanaku

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UTM N coordinates 8169556 – E 584853
Altitude 3870 m.s.n.m.
Temperatura mine. 6 OC – Max. 28 OC

Tiwanaku Regional Archaeological Museum – Peace

The Tiwanaku Regional Archaeological Museum, It has been built adjacent to the Museum, a tourist service center, Its purpose is to show in a systematic and synthetic way the structure and functionality of the native peoples., the details and representations of the spiritual center of the Andean worldview. This museum is the operations center for all activities of the Tiwanaku Monumental Archaeological Complex. In its exhibition rooms you can find several pieces and idols made of sandstone and andesite., coming from the archaeological site and neighboring areas, For example, they stand out, the black basalt “Chacha pumas” that were originally found at the entrance to the Akapana Pyramid.

The most important piece that stands out due to its size (7.30 m.) and beauty, It's the Bennett Monolith, also known as “Pachamama”, which was transferred from Tiwanaku to the City of La Paz in 1933 and returned 69 years later to its place of origin when it became evident that the meaning and functionality of cultural symbols can only be understood in their original context, It is currently displayed in the museum's own room., It has information panels that describe its most relevant iconographic elements. The museum has other areas where you can find information about the use of lithic material; There is also a profusion of explanatory maps about Tiwanaku here., Temple, Puerta del Sol and the ceramics of the time, According to some authors, Tiwanaku declined around the 13th century AD due to a serious flood., while others maintain that it was due to a prolonged drought. It is possible to visit the museum any day of the week, from Hrs. 08:00 at 17:00, The cost of entry for national tourists is Bs. 10 which includes a visit to the Archaeological Complex, for children Bs 3 and for foreign tourists Bs 80.

AUTONOMOUS DEPARTMENTAL GOVERNMENT OF LA PAZ
SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION
DIRECTORATE OF CULTURES AND TOURISM
TOURISM UNIT

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