Pachacamac, Archaeological site in Lurín, Peru
The sprawling 465-hectare complex contains numerous adobe pyramids, temples, palaces, and plazas along the Pacific coast near Lima.
The site witnessed continuous occupation from 200 AD through four major civilizations - Lima, Wari, Ychma, and Inca - until the Spanish arrival in 1533.
The sanctuary functioned as a principal religious center where different pre-Hispanic societies consulted an oracle about harvests and weather predictions.
The on-site museum displays 6,500 archaeological pieces, including the original Pachacamac idol, and provides guided tours through the archaeological complex.
Archaeologists discovered 80 preserved mummies in 2012, revealing insights into burial practices and ceremonial activities of ancient Peruvian cultures.
Location: Lima
Location: Lima province
Location: Lurín District
GPS coordinates: -12.25806,-76.90000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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