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"Peru's Imperial Past Built of mud and adobe, Chan Chan—the nine-square-mile former capital of the Chimú empire (850–1470)—was the most expansive city of its time. Wander along pathways with a guide to see wall reliefs that depict creatures from the nearby Pacific. You’ll learn where various community activities, including human sacrifices, took place."

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Vast adobe complex with art, carvings, and Chimú civilization history

chimú civilization

archaeological site

wall reliefs

guide recommended

history

well maintained

geometric designs

animal designs

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Site Museum, Av. Chan Chan 101 Urb, Trujillo 13000, Peru Get directions

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Vast adobe complex with art, carvings, and Chimú civilization history

chimú civilization

archaeological site

wall reliefs

guide recommended

history

well maintained

geometric designs

animal designs

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Afar

Site Museum, Av. Chan Chan 101 Urb, Trujillo 13000, Peru Get directions

Restroom

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Wheelchair accessible restroom

Chan Chan by null

Chan Chan by Photo by John Warburton-Lee Photography/Alamy

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