Peru and Smithsonian's NMAI sign MoU for return of Echenique Disc

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and the Peruvian Government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the return to Peru of the "Echenique Disc," a high-value pre-Inca artifact recognized as the symbol of the city of Cusco. The memorandum was signed by National Museum of the American Indian Acting Director Machel Monenerkit, Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Allan Wagner, Peru's Culture Minister Alejandro Neyra, and Cusco Province Mayor Victor Boluarte. Peruvian Ambassador to the United States Hugo de Zela took possession of the disc at the ambassador's residency in Washington, D.C. "Peru commemorates 200 years of independence this year. In recognition of this important event and the tremendous significance the disc has for the people of Peru, I am proud to mark this moment together," Monenerkit said.

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