Huaca La Merced, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Surquillo, Lima, Peru.
The pyramidal structure spans 2,638 square meters, featuring stone walls, earthen blocks, and interconnected passages arranged in ascending terraces.
During the Late Intermediate Period, the Ychsma civilization constructed this administrative center to manage irrigation channels from the primary Surco canal.
The site contains multiple burial grounds with ceramic vessels and botanical offerings, revealing the funeral practices of pre-Hispanic societies.
The archaeological complex, managed by Surquillo Municipality and Ministry of Culture, underwent restoration in 2013 but faces maintenance funding limitations.
The architecture incorporates trapezoidal walls built with mixed mud blocks, connecting spaces through ramps that demonstrate Ychsma urban development patterns.
GPS coordinates: -12.11667,-77.00612
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:38
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