Huaca de los Reyes

The Huaca de los Reyes contains multiple architectural platforms and ceremonial structures built with stone, adobe, and mud mortar across its extensive grounds.

Archaeologist Michael E. Moseley discovered this Pre-Columbian site in 1972 during the Chan Chan-Moche Valley Project, leading to extensive research of its structures.

The architectural elements feature U-shaped layouts decorated with stone reliefs depicting snakes, cats, and other figures representing the Cupisnique culture traditions.

The archaeological complex spans approximately 600 hectares and remains accessible through established routes from the surrounding La Libertad region.

Construction of the complex required 510,000 cubic meters of materials, assembled over five centuries between 1500 and 400 BC.

Location: La Libertad department

GPS coordinates: -8.07135,-78.91018

Latest update: March 14, 2025 10:08