Caral Pyramids
Caral Supe pyramid-mounds Norte Chico
Early Horizon·Andean·🇵🇪 Lima/Chillón (Barranca/Supe Valley), Peru
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About Caral Pyramids
Norte Chico pyramids at Caral (3000–1800 BCE) 6 monumental platforms 18–28 m high, Pirámide Mayor 153×109 m, oldest city in Americas UNESCO. 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.3000 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
10.8900° S · 77.5200° W · 350 m · 2 mapped features
Caral Pyramids — Main platform/pyramid
pyramidCentral pyramid mound and summit temple
10.8895° S · 77.5195° WCaral Pyramids — Secondary enclosure
enclosureAncillary wall and courtyard
10.8905° S · 77.5205° W