Huaca Canto Chico, Archaeological site in San Juan de Lurigancho, Peru.
Huaca Canto Chico is an archaeological site in this district consisting of a central earthen mound surrounded by thick adobe walls. Rectangular blocks form stepped spaces throughout the middle section, creating the main structural pattern of the complex.
The site developed over several centuries but reached its peak from 1470 to 1535, when Inca rule dominated the region. Construction and use intensified during this Late Horizon period as the empire integrated the territory into its administration.
The site reveals how people once produced goods and managed resources, with evidence of workshops and storage areas still visible today. Walking through the remains helps visitors understand the everyday work and skills that sustained the community.
The protected area covers about four hectares with uneven ground and signs of erosion from weather and human activity. Visitors should expect rough terrain and be aware that restoration work is ongoing in various sections.
Materials from earlier periods were incorporated into the walls during construction, raising their height and adding layers to the structure. Some sections still display the original surface texture of these recycled adobe bricks, revealing traces of their earlier use.
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