Apurlec

Apurlec is a Pre-Columbian archaeological site near Motupe containing adobe pyramids, civic centers, residential blocks, and ceremonial zones across a wide area. The ruins display different building phases and how the settlement was organized around functional spaces.

This settlement began around 600 CE and continued through several cultural periods until Chimu influence arrived near 1300 CE. The long occupation shows how important this location was for different groups over time.

The structures here show how both Lambayeque and Chimu people built their cities, mixing stone and mud walls in different patterns. Walking through the site, you notice how different construction methods appear in various areas.

The site spreads across open terrain that is easy to navigate on foot but requires sturdy shoes due to uneven ground. The nearby Bruning Museum provides additional context and displays findings from the location.

Engineers here created an advanced irrigation system that turned desert land into farmland, with some channels still visible today. This water management achievement was crucial for feeding the population in such a dry region.