Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy, Archaeological complex in San Juan de Lurigancho district, Lima, Peru.
Huaca Fortaleza de Campoy is an archaeological complex with multiple platforms and structures built from adobe in the Rimac River valley. The site sits at about 246 meters (807 feet) above sea level and displays double-adobe construction techniques typical of the period.
The complex originated as an administrative center for the Lurigancho chiefdom under Ichma rule, functioning from around 1000 until the Inca conquest in 1470. This long period demonstrates how stable local power remained for centuries before the Inca expanded their control.
This place was once a major hub for fishing activities, evident in the decorated vessels and pottery found during excavations. These objects reveal how closely the inhabitants relied on the river and its resources.
The site sits directly in front of the La Atarjea plant, making it easy to locate in the urban landscape. Visitors can spot the high perimeter walls built with double-adobe construction right from the entrance.
A section of Qapaq Nan, the expansive Inca road network, remains visible between Campoy and Zarate. This ancient path connected the river valley to the highlands and reflects the Inca Empire's reach into the region.
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