"Chinese and Peruvian peoples would feel an instant warmth upon their first encounters and would have a déjà vu when appreciating each other's ancient artifacts," said Chinese President Xi Jinping in a signed article on Thursday ahead of his state visit to Peru.
The cultural treasures of the two civilizations are marked by uncanny resemblances. Take a look at the time-tracking devices and gold masks. Which ones are from which country? Have a guess.
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