Chan Chan, an archaeological gem.
The largest mud brick city in pre-Columbian America and the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached its peak in the 15th century.
The Chimu dominated Peru’s northern coast, before being conquered by the Inca Empire around 1470 AD.
About 300 miles northwest of Lima, Chan Chan is a 28-square-mile city near the Pacific coast city of Trujillo.
These vast archaeological ruins are characterized by high walls, some reaching more than 25 feet, 11citadels and stepped pyramids.
UNESCO described it as “an absolute masterpiece in terms of town planning,” and “a unique testimony to the ancient Chimu Kingdom.”
