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The archaeological museum in Pueblo Libre is rich in art and artifacts from Peru's Pre-Columbian history. Its ceramic displays are well-crafted and presented, and the pottery comes in a variety of intricate designs, forms and finishes. The displays of weavings and fabrics are probably the best in the world. You'll also see the few remaining examples of the knotted thread system, originally thought to be used for accounting. Recently, a theory has been put forward that this collection of threads hanging from a wooden shaft may have been a written language. Unfortunately, so many of them were destroyed by the invading Spanish that they may forever be a mystery. The museum's layout also helps to put into perspective the chronological development of pre-Inca cultures.
Next, you'll drive to the Pachacamac ruins located at the Lurin Valley some 20 miles south of Lima. When the Spaniards arrived, Pachacamac was the largest city and the coast's ceremonial center. A wooden statue of the creator-god, after whom the site is named, is in the site museum. The ruins encircle the top of a low hill, whose crest was crowned with the Temple of the Sun and is now partially restored. Hidden from view is the reconstructed House of the Mamaconas, where the 'chosen women' spun fine cloth for the Incan hierarchy.
You'll then proceed to a nearby private ranch owned by a Peruvian family who breed and ride Paso horses. The owners will welcome you to their home, and offer you a Pisco Sour followed by a show featuring their skillful high-stepping Paso horses. A hearty lunch will be served after the show.
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