Huaca del Dragón

Wall in the Huaca Dragon or Arco Iris.

The Huaca del Dragon, also called Huaca del Arco Iris is an archeological site located in the Peruvian city of Trujillo, near Chan Chan. It is a large religious monument, administrative and ceremonial center. It is constructed of adobe, with murals decorated with friezes in relief showing human figures and representing a rainbow.

Description

Upon entering the Huaca a ramp leads to the first level. Figures carved on the walls take the form of a dragon (hence its name). Another ramp, smaller than the first, leads to the second level. This level hosts pits, which were possibly used to store food.

See also

Coordinates: 8°04′35″S 79°02′56″W / 8.0765°S 79.0489°W / -8.0765; -79.0489


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