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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) |
The Sun and The Moon Temples - )
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