Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
Pacatnamu, located on the northern coast of Peru, served as a significant ceremonial and defensive site during the Moche and Chimu periods. The site is protected by rocky cliffs and a human-made wall, indicating its strategic importance. Pacatnamu is characterized by extensive defensive walls and ceremonial platforms, including the prominent Huaca 1 pyramid. The site experienced two main periods of occupation: the Moche period, starting around 600 CE, and the Chimu period, which began around 1050 CE and ended by 1370 CE. Despite the lack of a centralized government, the architecture and burial practices suggest a hierarchical society with a strong religious and ceremonial focus. The site offers valuable insights into the ceremonial life and defensive strategies of pre-Incan cultures in the Jequetepeque Valley.
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Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Miscellaneous Features
Animal Husbandry Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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Details
- Country
- La Libertad Region
- Source
- Wikipedia