National Museum

We started our last day in Lima by visiting the National Museum. We thought it would be a good wrap up to put all the things we have seen and learned in Peru into perspective. 

It was inspiring to see the magnificent construction of temples, and the people's worldview on wars, deities, rites and offerings. Spaniards have influenced the Andean culture, created cultural syncretism, affecting all areas of society, from religion, social organization to economic activity, esp the oil paintings but they never gave up their own style  but blending the new style from Spaniards into their own culture.  The end of this period is called Tawantinsuyu and the start of European domination is known as the Transitional Stage. Fascinating history.