Huaca San Borja, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in San Borja, Lima, Peru.
Huaca San Borja is a mud brick structure rising from the urban landscape with a pyramidal form built in successive stages. The construction shows layers of earth and adobe that reveal how the building grew over time to serve religious and administrative purposes.
The Ichma culture built this complex between the 10th and 15th centuries as a center for ceremonies and administration. Later the Inca took control of the site and incorporated it into their empire before Spanish conquest and modern urban growth altered its surroundings.
The site reveals how spiritual practices and community life were connected in ancient times. Objects found here show what mattered to the people who built and used this place.
The site sits within a residential neighborhood, so hiring a local guide helps you understand what you are seeing and gain proper access. The best time to visit is during the dry season when the paths are easier to walk.
The structure was built from compacted mud without using mortar, a technique that kept it standing for centuries without crumbling. Despite the modern city growing around it, the building still shows its original form and remains surprisingly solid.
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