About
35 kilometers south of Lima, Peru, you will come across what was known
as the port capitol to many civilizations dating back to 200 A.D. It
was the Pre-Hispanic capitol of Peru. Information found on this historic
sight dates back to 200 A.D., with most recent occupation around 1533
A.D.
The sight was most
useful and of great importance for its close access to the water (Pacific
Ocean) which made it an important hub for every civilization.
The official center
(Templo Del Sol) built by the Inca’s between 1450-1533 A.D.
This official center
sits at 273 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This was not only their center
but their place of sacrifice.
Templo Del Sol from
the inside.
Some natives today
visit to take the bad spirits away and perform ceremonies that enrich
their souls.
The Piramides
con Rampa
The above ramp, was
the built between 900A.D. – 1450 A.D. and used as the main ramp for
goods unloaded from the Pacific Ocean. It has 15 different levels and
is of typical architecture from the Ichma culture.
The Palace of Tauri Chumpi.
The Palace of Tauri
Chumpi built by two Spanish prisoners: Alberto Bueno and Arturo Jiminez
and named after Curaca Tauri Champa was built as a jail to hold Spanish
prisoners.All of Pachacamac was
built of Adobe and in the form of simple trapezoid design. Most buildings
were positioned equal to a directional arrows and it was said that sun
clocks existed throughout the square of 6 square kilometers.One can expect to pay
between 6 and 3 soles to enter, and is a good day trip out of Lima,
to enjoy Inca architecture and ruins.
*Feature written and photographed
by Phillips, March 2001. All historical information, was referenced
from the guided tour.
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