Huaca Aznapuquio, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Los Olivos district, Lima, Peru.
Huaca Aznapuquio is an archaeological site in Lima with mud-brick pyramids and structures from pre-Hispanic times. The complex shows remains of workshops and living areas that were used over an extended period.
The Lima culture founded the settlement between 200 and 700 AD and built the initial structures here. Later, the Inca made this a major center by modifying the older buildings and establishing new pottery workshops.
This place served as a working pottery production center where artisans created vessels for daily use and ceremonial purposes. The ceramic remains show how different groups of people lived and worked here across multiple generations.
The site is located in a residential neighborhood of the Los Olivos district and can be reached by foot or public transport. Since it is an active archaeological excavation area, planning ahead with local guides or information is advisable.
The site's name comes from a local water junction where two canals met and created reservoirs. These water systems were crucial for pottery production and irrigation, enabling the economic success of the location.
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