Aspero Huaca Alta
Aspero Huaca Alta pyramid
Early Horizon·Andean·🇵🇪 Lima (Supe Valley coast, near Caral), Peru
About
About Aspero Huaca Alta
Coastal satellite of Caral at Aspero (Huaca Alta) Late Preceramic 120×30 m platform mound, Nishiwaki. Well-preserved example of pyramid architecture with stratified deposits and temple platforms. Excavated and mapped with radiocarbon chronology and measured plans, representing key horizon marker.
Why it mattersKey pyramid of region with regional type-site.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.2400 BCE
- Period
- Early Horizon
- Culture
- Andean
- Builders
- Local dynasty
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and settlement mound / pyramidal tomb and temple
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.2500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c.1500 BCE
Major refurbishment
1950
Modern survey
On the ground
Structures & features
10.8100° S · 77.7300° W · 15 m · 2 mapped features
Aspero Huaca Alta — Main platform/pyramid
pyramidCentral pyramid mound and summit temple
10.8095° S · 77.7295° WAspero Huaca Alta — Secondary enclosure
enclosureAncillary wall and courtyard
10.8105° S · 77.7305° W