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
Location
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Huaca Pucllana, located in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru, is an impressive adobe and clay pyramid built by the Lima Culture between 200 CE and 700 CE. This ceremonial and administrative center is composed of seven staggered platforms and is surrounded by a plaza and a large structured wall. Its religious significance is underscored by evidence of offerings to deities, particularly marine life, to gain divine favor. The site also functioned administratively, with small clay structures serving as courtyards and patios. Notably, Huaca Pucllana reveals a Wari Culture influence, with intact tombs, including the 'Señor de los Unkus,' discovered within its confines, marking a significant phase of cultural transition. The site's architectural complexity and ceremonial importance underscore its significance in pre-Columbian Peru.
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