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Archaeology - Archaeological Sites in La Libertad

Chan Chan
Chan Chan, the largest Clay City of pre-Columbian America, was the capital of the Chimu Empire, dates from 1,300 AC and was built in an area of 20 sq. kilometers. Friezes and high relief decorations can be observed.

Dragon Temple
This Chimu pyramidal temple is located about 5 km to the north of Trujillo. Its walls are 11 m high. Here you can admire friezes decorated with serpents, warriors and dancers.

Sun and Moon Temples
Archaeological group of adobe pyramids dating from the Mochica period (4th to 10th century). The Moon Temple (Huaca de la Luna) was built with more than fifty million adobe bricks.

El Brujo Complex
This Archaeological complex is located 60 km from Trujillo. It covers 6 hectares and dates from 3000 BC. Its main section is a 90-foot high-truncated pyramid. It also presents some of the best friezes in the area, including stylized designs of fish, priests and human sacrifices. There are also many burial sites from the Lambayeque culture, which followed the Moche.








Most Important Archaeological Sites in Peru:

Amazonas
Ancash
Cajamarca
Cusco
Ica
Lambayeque
Lima
La Libertad
Puno


 
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