Three Eras Uncovered in the Historical Center of Lima

Thousands of objects from three different time periods were uncovered after demolition and construction teams found archaeological articles on their first day at work in the Bodega y Cuadra House. This structure was been demolished because of its bad conditions to give way for a new building. Now the site has been declared intangible by the National Institute of Culture. Therefore, the house, a stone wall, and the aqueducts found under ground that date back to the XVII century, will be rebuilt; and a future museum will hold the items discovered.

As the archaeologists dug, they found objects from the Incas, viceroyalty, and republican eras. Among the discoveries are: Inca water jugs and utensils, wine containers, XVI and XVII century ceramics, liquor carafes, 1500 to 1800 Chinese porcelain, candle chandeliers, XVI century Seville tiles, a gunpowder storage; and articles made of metal, wood and bones. A bottle of a XIX century Pilsen Beer was also found!

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