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Online Lecture: Sacred Architecture of Peru — Pyramids & Temples of the Coast

Program No. 25289RJ
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. (ET)/ 12 p.m. (PT), for a free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about the pyramids and temples of the coast of Peru.
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Join historian and archaeologist Oscar Oviedo Velasco for an enlightening exploration of the sacred pyramids and temples of Peru’s coastal civilizations. From the monumental adobe pyramids of the Moche to the sprawling temple complexes of the city of Lima, discover the architectural ingenuity and spiritual significance behind these awe-inspiring structures. Learn how ancient Peruvians designed these sacred spaces to align with celestial events, honor their deities and serve as centers of power. Through history, archaeology and recent discoveries, Oscar will unveil the stories embedded in these fascinating sites, offering a deeper understanding of Peru’s rich cultural heritage.

General Notes

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.
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Oscar Oviedo Velasco
Oscar Oviedo Velasco has over 15 years of experience as a local expert and Group Leader. He specializes in archeology, history, and art of Peru, and has conducted studies on pre-Hispanic textile and pottery techniques and Viceregal history of Lima. Oscar has a degree in museology and has participated in installations for the Amano Museum of Pre-Columbian Textiles. Oscar has participated in excavation projects related to pre-Inca civilizations and battlefields in Lima. Oscar is currently studying conservation and restoration of antiques at San Marcos University.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Oscar Oviedo Velasco has over 15 years of experience as a local expert and Group Leader. He specializes in archeology, history, and art of Peru, and has conducted studies on pre-Hispanic textile and pottery techniques and Viceregal history of Lima. Oscar has a degree in museology and has participated in installations for the Amano Museum of Pre-Columbian Textiles. Oscar has participated in excavation projects related to pre-Inca civilizations and battlefields in Lima. Oscar is currently studying conservation and restoration of antiques at San Marcos University.
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