Members: The Ancient Cities of Peru Evening Talk

Recommended Ages: 16+ years

• 6pm: Refreshments in Members Lounge
• 6.30pm: Talk in Theatre

Unearth the unique and mysterious societies of pre-Hispanic Peru in this Members-exclusive talk with ancient religion expert, Dr Julian Droogan.

Peru has been home to many complex societies throughout history, each with their own unique mythological and artistic worlds. For thousands of years, and largely isolated from the wider world, a succession of cultures grew and fell throughout the Peruvian Andes, leaving mysterious legacies for researchers to decode. Explore two of the most fascinating cultures in the world, as Dr Droogan surveys the archaeology and art of Pre-Hispanic Peru, focusing in on the Moche and Inca peoples.

Enjoy refreshments in the Members Lounge at 6pm, before heading upstairs to the Theatre at 6.30pm for this enlightening discussion.

Please note that access to the exhibition is not included in this event.

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Dr Julian Droogan is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University. He holds a PhD in Studies in Religion and has expertise in the material culture and history of ancient religions. His research focuses on the connections between ancient history, religion, contemporary politics, and international security. Julian has presented the popular Learning Curve series at the Art Gallery of NSW on the world's religions (For God's Sake 1, 2 and 3), as well as on the Silk Road, the medieval Islamic world and Mesoamerica. He has led World Art Tours through South and Central Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Mexico.