Huaca Casa Rosada, Archaeological site in San Miguel, Peru
Huaca Casa Rosada is an archaeological site in San Miguel with a square structure measuring roughly 36 meters on each side. The construction uses adobe bricks and rammed earth materials layered through different periods of occupation.
The site dates to the Intermediate period and continued in use through the Inca era, later covered by Spanish colonial structures. During the Republican phase, additional buildings were constructed atop the pre-Hispanic foundations.
The site takes its name from a Republican-era house that once stood atop its ruins. Visitors can observe today how different periods of Peruvian history are layered at this location.
The site is located in an urban area of Lima between several streets and is accessible on foot. It helps to know the exact address beforehand since the location is not always easily visible from the surrounding area.
Excavations in the 1970s uncovered ceramics spanning several centuries, including painted vessels and imported pieces. These findings show the site maintained connections with distant regions over long periods.
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