A site on the northern coast of Peru, in the Lambayeque region, with a complex of tombs of the Moche culture (Early Intermediate Period). There are royal or very lavish tombs, including that of the Lord of Sipán, a warrior-priest, with spectacular artifacts. Several more burial chambers containing the remains of Moche royalty have been excavated, all dating from c 300 AD. These finds have greatly aided the understanding of Moche society, religion, and culture.