Metropolitan Municipality of Lima

Archaeological sites in Metropolitan Municipality of Lima

Ancient Peruvian Heritage

This collection features significant pre-Hispanic archaeological sites across the Lima region, spanning from the Formative period to the Inca Empire. Highlights include the vast pilgrimage center of Pachacámac, the adobe city of Cajamarquilla, and the distinctive U-shaped temples of the Lurín Valley such as Cardal. These sites preserve monumental pyramids, ceremonial plazas, and ancient road networks that illustrate the sophisticated urban planning and religious practices of the Ichma, Lima, and Wari civilizations.

Ancient Peruvian Heritage — Map

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Archaeological Area Tablada de Lurín

Extensive archaeological site in the Lurín district containing a cemetery and residential remains dating from the Formative period to the Late Intermediate Period.

B

Sitio Arqueológico Tambo Inga

Inca administrative center featuring adobe walls and structures once used for regional control and storage.

C

Zona Arqueológica Pampa de Flores

Pre-Hispanic settlement in the Lurín Valley associated with the Ichma culture, featuring adobe structures and residential areas.

D

Sitio Arqueológico Pacae Redondo

Archaeological site in the Lurín Valley containing remains from both the Ichma and Inca occupations.

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E

Huaycán de Pariachi

Archaeological site featuring ruins and cultural remains of the Ichma and Inca cultures, including pyramids, ceremonial structures, and ancient roads.

F

Pachacámac Monumental Archaeological Zone

Pachacámac is an archaeological site 40 kilometres southeast of Lima, Peru in the Valley of the Lurín River.

G

Huaca Candela

Adobe pyramid structure located in the Lurín Valley, likely serving ceremonial purposes during the pre-Hispanic era.

H

Huaca Cruz de Armatambo

Part of the larger Armatambo complex, this site served as an important Ichma administrative and religious center near the coast.

I

Sitio Arqueológico Mina Perdida

Early Formative period site in the Lurín Valley featuring a large U-shaped temple complex dating back to approximately 1000 BCE.

J

Zona Arqueológica Monumental Huaycán de Cieneguilla

Major Ichma administrative center later occupied by the Incas, featuring well-preserved mud-brick walls and a section of the Qhapaq Ñan road system.

K

Paisaje Cultural Arqueológico "Quebrada Sol y Luna"

Cultural landscape featuring pre-Hispanic remains and ancient agricultural terraces.

L

Zona Arqueológica Nacional "Huaca Manchay Bajo"

Archaeological site in the Manchay area featuring adobe structures characteristic of local pre-Hispanic cultures.

M

Sitio Arqueológico Cerro Punta Blanca

Site containing pre-Hispanic ruins and lithic remains situated on the slopes of the Lurín Valley.

N

Templo en U de Cardal

Significant Formative period ceremonial center featuring a classic U-shaped architectural layout and a central sunken circular plaza.

O

Yacimiento Arqueológico Pueblo Viejo - Pucará

Large residential and administrative site in the Lurín Valley showing evidence of continuous Ichma and Inca occupation.

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Paisaje Cultural Arqueológico "Camino Prehispánico Pumihausi - Curva Zapata

Segment of an ancient pre-Hispanic road system that historically connected coastal settlements with the Andean highlands.

Q

Cajamarquilla

One of the largest adobe cities in Peru, built by the Lima culture and later occupied by the Wari, featuring extensive walled compounds and pyramids.

R

Lotización Ñaña

Archaeological area containing pre-Hispanic remains located near the Rimac River.

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Zona Arqueológica Monumental Tijerales

Archaeological site in the Cieneguilla district featuring stone and adobe structures from the Late Intermediate Period.

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Centro Arqueológico Molle

Pre-Hispanic settlement in the Cieneguilla area belonging to the Ichma cultural complex.

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