Lambayeque: Over 1,000 Residents Benefit from Cleanup Efforts at the Cerro de Reque Archaeological Complex
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with local government, cultural organizations, and nearby residents, successfully removed over two tons of solid waste from the site.
On October 3, 2024, Peru’s Ministry of Culture led a cleanup initiative at the Cerro de Reque Archaeological Complex in the Reque district of the Chiclayo province in Lambayeque. A total of 2,700 kilograms of solid waste were collected in 220 bags from the surface of this cultural heritage site.
This effort indirectly benefited around 1,000 local residents, with approximately 250 participants, including authorities from the Reque District Municipality, representatives from the Huaca Rajada de Sipán Museum, the National Sicán Museum, the Brüning National Archaeological Museum, the Natural History Museum of the National University Pedro Ruiz Gallo, and members of the National Police.
Notably, organized community members, especially those from the “Identidad Recana” organization, actively co-organized the event, along with volunteers from the Bicentennial Special Project, members of the Afro-Peruvian Cultural Diffusion Association “Lundú,” and students from the Señor de Sipán University and the Diego Ferré Educational Institution.
The Ministry of Culture’s team included officials and staff from the Citizen Participation Directorate and the Decentralized Culture Directorate of Lambayeque.
Under the “Pact for Culture 2030,” promoted by the Ministry of Culture with support from UNESCO Peru, Coca-Cola participated as a key ally by providing hydration beverages, cleaning equipment, and logistical support.
Clean and Active Heritage
This preservation activity was part of the “Clean and Active Heritage” strategy, an initiative by the Ministry of Culture aimed at fostering connections between citizens and public and private entities with archaeological and historical sites nationwide, paving the way for future collaborative and sustained actions.
From May to September of this year, a total of 56 cleanup events have taken place across various regions in Peru, including Amazonas, Áncash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Callao, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Junín, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali.
The Ministry of Culture will continue to collaborate with local governments, public and private entities, and communities to achieve the goals of “Clean and Active Heritage,” ensuring sustained conservation efforts and responsible use of our archaeological and historical sites, ultimately benefiting the surrounding communities.
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