In July 2004, a new long-term research program was initiated with the first archaeological campaign at Huaca el Pueblo, a Moche site with monumental architecture situated in the lower Zaña Valley.

During this first field season, a series of precise excavations were carried out to determine the nature of the settlement, and to map the site and the architecture.

Thanks to a National Science Foundation grant an additional three-year archaeological project (2007-2009) will be conducted at the site.

Early Moche Vessel, E-1

Under the auspices of the
The Mesoamerica Center