Alva, Walter

Contributed to

Royal tombs of Sipán
Book 1993

Summary: Walter Alva, born Walter Alva Alva, is a Peruvian archaeologist specializing in the study and excavation of the prehistoric Moche culture. He is known for two major finds: the tomb of the Lord of Sipan and related people in 1987, and 2007. Wikipedia
Gender or Sex: Male [1][2][3][4][5][6]
Born: 1951 [2]; 1951-06-28 [6]
Birth Place: Cajamarca [2]; Contumazá District [6]
Country: Peru [2]
Language: Spanish | Castilian [3]
Occupation: anthropologist [6]; archaeologist [6]
Work Place: Lambayeque [2]
Educated at: National University of Trujillo [6]
Country of Education: Peru [6]

Sources: 1. VIAF; 2. Deutsche Nationalbibliothek (Germany); 3. Bibliothèque nationale de France; 4. Library of Congress; 5. National Library and Archives of Québec; 6. Wikidata

Last updated May 21, 2025