Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva confirmed Wednesday that a pre-Inca citadel was found in Zaņa river's upper basin, between the departments of Lambayeque and Cajamarca.

It would be an archaeological complex belonging to the Cajamarca culture, from the early Christian era.

According to Alva, who discovered the royal tombs of the Lord of Sipan, so far there are only remains of stone buildings in the vegetation.

"An expedition will return to the scene in November, to investigate more, This culture is poorly studied by the moment, but will surely generate many archaeological projects, "said Alva.

A group of researchers and archaeologists, biologists traveled through Zaņa River Upper Basin a few weeks ago, during the eight days, and are now warning that regional cultural richnesses are being threatened by deforestation and mining.




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