Olán

The stone structures and remnants at Olán reveal architectural methods of early settlements within the northern Peruvian mountains at 6 degrees south latitude.

The site contains evidence of Chachapoya civilization settlements from 800 AD until the Spanish conquest, marking centuries of continuous habitation in this mountainous region.

Excavated pottery and textile fragments from Olán demonstrate the technical skills and artistic patterns developed by the Chachapoya people in this remote location.

Access to Olán requires advance arrangements through local guides, proper hiking equipment, and consideration for high altitude conditions in the Peruvian Andes.

The positioning of structures at Olán indicates its function as a control point along ancient trade routes connecting different ecological zones of northern Peru.

Location: Amazonas

GPS coordinates: -6.65069,-77.72380

Latest update: April 11, 2025 09:37