The archaeological wonders to explore in Peru range from well-known places such as Machu Picchu in Cusco, to not so popular sites such as Caral, Huacas del Sol y la Luna, El Brujo, Chan Chan, Pachacámac and Sipán.
They propose a trip to ancient civilizations where today their foundations reveal some of the secrets of its existence.
Caral
With more than 5,000 years old, Caral-Supe is considered by archaeologists to be the oldest civilization in the American continent.
It was contemporary to other towns of Egypt, India and Mesopotamia, and was named a sacred city due to the religious remains found in it.
Their settlement, located in the Supe Valley, north of Lima, is made up of six pyramids. Various instruments related to fishing and agriculture have also been found among the ruins, in addition to the oldest quipu in the world. Caral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chan Chan
This archaeological zone located 5 kilometers from Trujillo is considered the largest adobe construction in America. In total, Chan Chan consists of ten walled citadels where you can see some engravings with geometric shapes, figures of animals such as birds or fish, or some other symbols.
El Brujo
Located in the valley of the Chicama River, El Brujo is considered one of the most important archaeological complexes in northern Peru.
Composed of three huacas: Prieta, Cao Viejo and Cortada, the place was an important religious and political center of the Moche culture.
Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
Located to the south of Trujillo, on the north coast of Peru, the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna sanctuary was the ancient capital of the Mochica culture from the 1st century BC to the 9th century.
In it is located the 43-meter-high stepped pyramid that corresponds to Huacas del Sol and is believed to have had administrative purposes; and Huaca de la Luna, which consists of several overlapping temples dating from different eras.
Between both temples was located the urban center with large avenues, shops and homes.
Pachacamac
Consecrated to Pachacámac, the god of fire and son of the sun, the place was the most important oracle on the Peruvian coast during pre-Inca times.
The complex was made up of majestic pyramids, palaces, temples and squares aimed at political, cultural and religious life.
Pachacámac has a museum where you can learn about the history of the place and the times dominated by different cultures, as well as contemplate the different pieces and collections of ceramics, wood or textiles.
Machu Picchu
Located on a rocky promontory that joins the mountains of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, this ancient Inca sanctuary is declared a World Heritage Site and is one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
It was the capital of the Inca Empire, who built a set of temples in this sacred valley in the mid-15th century, during the reign of Pachacuti Yupanqui.
Machu Picchu was connected with the rest of the settlements through Qhapaq Ñan, the route of the Inca roads.
Sipan
Known as Huaca Rajada, this is where the tomb of the Lord of Sipán was found in 1987, one of the most important Mochica rulers of Ancient Peru whose civilization dominated the northern coast of the country between 100 and 800 AC.
In the city of Lambayeque, in addition, the Royal Tombs of Sipán museum is located, where some of the jewels located in the area are found.
Fuente: Laura Fernandez