Monday, August 01, 2011

CUSCO MUSEUM HOSTS PHOTO EXHIBITION ON MACHU PICCHU SACRED TEMPLES

The Regional History Museum Casa Garcilaso in Cusco


ANDINA. The Regional History Museum Casa Garcilaso in Cusco hosts the photographic exhibition ‘The sacred temples of Machu Picchu’ in honor of the centennial anniversary of the scientific discovery of the Inca citadel, Regional Directorate of Culture (DCR) reported.


The exhibit, which opened last Friday and will last until August 4th, showcases the work of Peruska Chambi and Alfonsina Barrionuevo.


Museum goers will have the opportunity to appreciate the research work carried out by Barrionuevo in the communities of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and of other personalities of ancient Cusco.


“The exhibition features photos from 16 sacred temples of Machu Picchu as a contribution of our history to the whole world; as a new perspective and appreciation for our culture,” the photographer noted.


This activity is sponsored by Xstrata Tintaya with the support of Cusco’s DCR.

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