Chan Chan (Chimu)
Chan Chan, built in the 14th century and the largest Adobe city in the world, covering 28 sq km and consisting of ceremonial courtyards. At the height of the Chimu kingdom it would have housed over 60,000 inhabitants. Built beside the sea the sound of the waves can be heard from the ceremonial courtyards.
The Chimu, (850AD-1470) were not as artistically sophisticated as the Moche (200Bc - 850AD) and much of their ceramics and metal work was mass produced to use for bartering. The Chimu were assimulated by the Incas in 1471 as the Incas expanded north from Cusco. The city wasn´t looted until the arrival of the spanish. Part of Chan Chan has been questionably restored.
posted by Lou @ 10:35 PM
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