Huaca Pucllana facts for kids
The front of Huaca Pucllana
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 Location in Peru
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| Alternative name | Huaca Juliana |
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| Location |  PeruMiraflores, Lima |
| Coordinates | 12°06′40″S 77°02′02″W / 12.11111°S 77.03389°W |
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| Cultures | Lima, Wari |
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| Website | Museo de Sitio Huaca Pucllana |
Huaca Pucllana (also known as Huaca Juliana) is an amazing ancient pyramid in Miraflores, a district in Lima, Peru. It's made from adobe bricks and clay, stacked up in seven big steps. The name "Huaca" comes from the Quechua word wak'a, which means a sacred place or shrine. "Pucllana" might mean "game." This special place was a very important center for the Lima Culture. This ancient society lived on the coast of Peru between 200 AD and 700 AD.
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What is Huaca Pucllana?
Huaca Pucllana is a huge pyramid built by the Lima Culture. It was a central place for ceremonies and managing the area. Important religious leaders used this pyramid to show their power. They also controlled the water resources, like fresh and saltwater.
Design of the Pyramid
The main pyramid is surrounded by a large open space or central square. A big wall divides the site into two main parts. One part had benches and deep pits. People likely placed offerings of fish and other sea creatures here. This was probably done to ask the gods for good things.
The other part of Huaca Pucllana was used for administrative tasks. This area has many smaller clay buildings and adobe huts. Some of their walls are still standing today. These structures likely served as courtyards and patios. The entire site is very large, stretching over 500 meters long. It is 100 meters wide and 22 meters high.
Discoveries at Huaca Pucllana
Archaeologists have found other interesting things at Huaca Pucllana. Some remains belong to the Wari Culture, which existed from 500 AD to 1000 AD. The Wari Culture had a big influence on the Lima Culture later on.
The Lord of the Unkus
One of the most important discoveries was the tomb of the "Señor de los Unkus." This means "The Lord of the Unkus." It was the first tomb found at the site that was still completely untouched. Inside this tomb, archaeologists found the remains of three adults. They also found the remains of a child who had been sacrificed.
Images for kids
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Recreation ritual offering vessel, Lima culture
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Huaca Pucllana is located in urban Lima
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Ceremonial pit
See also
- List of buildings in Lima
