Casma–Sechin culture

The site spans multiple structures across the valley, including Sechín Alto, Sechín Bajo, Manchan, and Chankillo near the Pan-American Highway.

The ceremonial center, discovered in 1937 by archaeologist Julio C. Tello, contains 98 carved stone slabs along the outer wall dating from 1770 BCE.

The stone carvings at the site depict combat rituals, human sacrifices, and polychrome wall paintings showing feline figures from Peru's Formative period.

Located 370 kilometers north of Lima, the archaeological complex includes a site museum that opened in 1984 to display findings from decades of exploration.

Three hundred carved stone slabs make this location one of the earliest decorated archaeological sites in the Americas, influencing modern regional architecture.

GPS coordinates: -9.46472,-78.26500

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15