Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Overview
The Chimu Kingdom, with Chan Chan as its capital, reached its apogee in the 15th century, not long before falling to the Incas. The planning of this huge city, the largest in pre-Columbian America, reflects a strict political and social strategy, marked by the city's division into nine 'citadels' or 'palaces' forming autonomous units.
About Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
Chan Chan, sometimes called Chimor itself, was the capital city of the Chimor kingdom. It was the largest city of the pre-Columbian era in South America. It is now an archeological site in the department of La Libertad five kilometers (3.1 mi) west of Trujillo, Peru.
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Details
- Countries
- Peru
- ISO Codes
- PE
- Area
- 1,414.57 ha
- Coordinates
- -8.1078, -79.0747
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