Huaca de la Luna, Step pyramid archaeological site in La Libertad, Peru.
The stepped structure rises 21 meters high with a square base of 87 meters, featuring terraces decorated with multicolored murals and intricate reliefs.
Between 100 and 800 CE, the Moche civilization constructed this ceremonial center using thousands of adobe bricks layered in successive building phases.
The temple walls display detailed murals in five mineral-based colors depicting the Moche deity Ai Apaec and scenes of ritual ceremonies and sacrifices.
The archaeological site maintains regular visiting hours with guided tours available in multiple languages and an adjacent museum housing Moche artifacts.
Recent excavations uncovered a ceremonial plaza with 21 snake representations and evidence of elite tombs containing copper objects and ceramic vessels.
Location: La Libertad Department
Made from material: adobe
Website: http://huacadelaluna.org.pe
GPS coordinates: -8.13500,-78.99139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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