Batán Grande
The Batán Grande or Sicán Archaeological Complex, just north of Chiclayo, Lambayeque Province, Peru, is an ancient archaeological site that was occupied by the Sican culture. The site has 50 identified pyramids.
| Batán Grande | |
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| Coordinates | 6.47°S 79.796°W |
| Established | Sican era |
The archaeological site is located in the Historic Forest Sanctuary of Pómac. It was probably built between the 8th and 12th centuries A.D.[1][2]
See also
- Pómac Forest Historic Sanctuary
References
- "Sicán Archaeological Complex (Batán Grande)". peru.travel. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- "Batán Grande & Chota". Lonely Planet. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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