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Huaca del Sol y
Huaca de La Luna -
Mochica Culture
These ceremonial centers are located in
the countryside of the District of Moche,
5 Km. south of the Trujillo City (15
minutes approximately). The Huaca or
Temple of the Sun is a scaled pyramid
measuring approximately 43 m. in height
which, according to tradition, was built
in only three days by 250,000 men, using
approximately 70 million adobes. It was
used for ceremonial purposes and possibly
in administrative functions as well as for
housing for upper class. The Huaca or
Temple of the Moon, located 500 m. from
the previous structure, is a monument
comprised of overlapping temples built
during different periods. A tomb was
uncovered here, with over 40 sacrificed
warriors. A top its strong adobe
surface the are remains of large
multi-colored murals, where the face of
the Moche God, Aia Apaek is depicted. (PromPeru) |
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Sun and The Moon Temples - )
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