Jequetepeque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jequetepeque
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 Jequetepeque
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad |
| Province | Pacasmayo |
| District | Jequetepeque |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Jequetepeque is a small town located in northern Peru. It is the main town of the Jequetepeque District. This district is part of the Pacasmayo Province in the La Libertad Region.
The town is about 117 kilometers (73 miles) north of the big city of Trujillo. Jequetepeque is mostly known as an important farming area in the Jequetepeque Valley.
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Exciting Discoveries in Jequetepeque
In 2023, a team of Peruvian archaeologists made an amazing discovery. They found an ancient cemetery from the Wari culture in the middle of the Jequetepeque Valley.
What Was Found?
The cemetery has two special burial chambers. It covers a large area of about 24 hectares, which is like 45 football fields!
When Was It From?
Peru's Ministry of Culture announced that this discovery dates back a very long time ago. It's from a period called the Middle Horizon, which was around 800 to 1000 AD. This means the Wari people lived and buried their dead here over 1,000 years ago!
Nearby Towns to Explore
Jequetepeque is close to several other interesting towns:
See also
In Spanish: Jequetepeque para niños
