Verified9.4660° S · 78.3200° W · 110 m
Manchan
Manchan (manchan-casma-peru)
Classic·Maya/Andean·🇵🇪 Peru, Ancash, Peru
About
About Manchan
Manchan — largest Casma city 60 ha with walled compounds 200×150 m, adobe chapels — capital of Casma polity, 900–1470 CE.
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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
9.4660° S · 78.3200° W · 110 m · 2 mapped features
Manchan Casma Peru — Principal
structurePrimary structure at manchan-casma-peru
9.4650° S · 78.3190° WManchan Casma Peru — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at manchan-casma-peru
9.4671° S · 78.3208° W