Huaca Pucllana
Lima
Huaca Pucllana, also known as Huaca Juliana, is a significant adobe and clay pyramid located in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. Constructed from seven staggered platforms, it served as a ceremonial and administrative center for the Lima Culture between 200 and 700 AD. The site reflects the political and religious power of elite clergymen who controlled water resources in the region. The pyramid is surrounded by a large plaza and divided into two main sections: one for ritual offerings involving marine life and another administrative area with small adobe structures. The site also contains remains from the Wari Culture, including the notable intact tomb of the "Señor de los Unkus" with multiple burial shrouds and offerings. The complex covers approximately six hectares and is integrated within the modern urban fabric of Lima. Its museum, opened in 1984, provides visitors with exhibits and guided tours to explore this unique archaeological treasure.
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Astuce: Visit Huaca Pucllana during the dry season (May to October) for pleasant weather and better access. It is recommended to book guided tours or tickets in advance through the official museum website to avoid queues. Discounts are often available for students, seniors, and groups. The site is best explored in the morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and enjoy optimal lighting for photography.
Faits intéressants
- •The pyramid is constructed almost entirely of adobe bricks and filled with river stones and sand.
- •The "Señor de los Unkus" tomb was the first fully intact burial found at the site, containing three adults and a sacrificed child.
- •Huaca Pucllana was once used as a motocross track before restoration efforts began.
- •The site originally controlled irrigation canals and had access to both saltwater and freshwater resources.
- •The main deity worshiped was the sea, symbolized by marine animals like sharks and sea lions, depicted in ceramics found at the site.
Histoire
Huaca Pucllana was built by the Lima Culture around 200-700 AD as a ceremonial and administrative center.
It was later reused by the Wari Culture (500-1000 AD), who constructed tombs including the "Señor de los Unkus." The site fell into abandonment, becoming a dumping ground and even a motocross track in the 20th century.
Since 1981, multidisciplinary teams have restored and conserved the site, transforming it into a major archaeological and tourist attraction in Lima.
Guide du lieu
Great Pyramid200-700 AD
The central adobe pyramid built in seven staggered platforms, reaching approximately 25 meters in height. It was the ceremonial core where elite clergymen exercised religious and political power.
Ceremonial Plaza200-700 AD
Surrounding the pyramid, this large plaza was the site of ritual offerings, including pits where marine animals were sacrificed to appease gods.
Administrative Area200-700 AD
A section divided by a large wall containing small adobe structures and courtyards that functioned as administrative and residential spaces for the elite.
Museum of Huaca Pucllana1984
Opened in 1984, the museum presents artifacts, archaeological findings, and offers guided tours explaining the site's significance and history.
Contact
Téléphone: (01) 6177148