Armatambo, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Chorrillos, Peru.
Armatambo is an archaeological complex on the eastern slope of Morro Solar hill, containing pyramid structures, platforms, and ancient ramps overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Most of the site now sits surrounded by modern city buildings, with only the remaining visible sections protected by barriers and concrete walls.
This place served as a Ychsma settlement from about 900 to 1460, functioning as both a religious and administrative hub. The Inca later took control and used it as an administrative center until Spanish forces arrived in 1532.
The Ychsma people performed burial rituals here that reveal much about their values through carefully arranged grave goods and ceremonial objects. How they placed these items tells us what they believed was important for the journey after death.
Access is limited by the surrounding city and protective barriers, so expect a partial view rather than a complete tour. It helps to gather information beforehand about where the remaining visible sections are located and what to look for.
Archaeologists discovered evidence of sophisticated irrigation channels and farming terraces that residents built to work the coastal hillside for agriculture. These systems show how cleverly people adapted the difficult terrain to grow food where water and flat land were scarce.
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