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Huaca del Sol, Archaeological site in Peru

The Huacas del Sol y de la Luna are two large pyramids in Trujillo, Peru.

Built by the Moche culture, the Huaca del Sol was once the largest pre-Columbian structure in Peru.

These pyramids were important religious and administrative centers for the Moche people.

Today, they are a popular tourist destination and archaeological site.

The Huaca del Sol is made up of over 140 million adobe bricks.

Location: La Libertad department

Location: Trujillo province

Material: adobe

Source: Wikimedia

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