UNESCO World Heritage Site

Chan Chan Archaeological Zone

Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru, inscribed in 1986.

The Chimu Kingdom, with Chan Chan as its capital, reached its apogee in the 15th century, not long before falling to the Incas. The planning of this huge city, the largest in pre-Columbian America, reflects a strict political and social strategy, marked by the city's division int

The Chimu Kingdom, with Chan Chan as its capital, reached its apogee in the 15th century, not long before falling to the Incas. The planning of this huge city, the largest in pre-Columbian America, reflects a strict political and social strategy, marked by the city's division into nine 'citadels' or 'palaces' forming autonomous units.

Country
Peru
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1986
UNESCO reference
366
Area
1,414.57 ha

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