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14:19 Machu Picchu artifacts to arrive aboard the presidential aircraft
 
Cusco, Mar. 02 (ANDINA). Machu Picchu’s 363 archeological pieces, set to return after being held by Yale University for nearly 100 years, will be taken to Peru aboard the presidential plane, Peru’s Culture Minister, Juan Ossio announced.
Concha House in Cusco to house the archeological pieces returned by Yale. Photo: ANDINA / Percy Hurtado.
Concha House in Cusco to house the archeological pieces returned by Yale. Photo: ANDINA / Percy Hurtado.

He went on to add that the aircraft is ready to take off once the American institution confirms the delivery date, expected to be in late March.

The minister highlighted that Casa Concha, which belongs to an institution of Cusco and will house the relics in the Imperial City, is in good conditions. “I’m really impressed with the works done.” 

Ossio added that the museographer who kept the pieces in Yale will collaborate with the museum adaptation of Casa Concha.

The 363 artifacts will first be displayed for six days at the Government Palace, in Lima.

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Date: 02/03/2011
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