Cerro Sechin
Cerro Sechin (cerro-sechin-casma)
Classic·Maya/Andean·🇵🇪 Peru, Ancash, Peru
About
About Cerro Sechin
Cerro Sechin — rectangular temple 50×30 m with perimeter wall of 300 granite low-relief blocks — decapitated warriors and trophy heads.
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Why it mattersKey reference for regional chronology and architectural phasing.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function vs symbolic meaning
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre model
- 02Territorial marker
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.600–900 CE (Classic)
- Period
- Classic
- Culture
- Maya/Andean
- Builders
- Regional builders
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and administrative center
- Abandoned
- c.900 CE
- Rediscovered
- 20th century; INAH/Proyecto excavations
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.600 CE
Initial construction
c.900 CE
Major refurbishment and abandonment
1970s
Modern excavation and consolidation
On the ground
Structures & features
9.4763° S · 78.2567° W · 120 m · 2 mapped features
Cerro Sechin Casma — Principal
structurePrimary structure at cerro-sechin-casma
9.4753° S · 78.2557° WCerro Sechin Casma — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at cerro-sechin-casma
9.4774° S · 78.2575° W
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