Huaca del Dragón explained

The Huaca del Dragon,[1] [2] also called Huaca del Arco Iris is an archeological site located in the Peruvian city of Trujillo, near Chan Chan. It is a large religious monument, administrative and ceremonial center. It is constructed of adobe, with murals decorated with friezes in relief showing human figures and representing a rainbow.

Description

Upon entering the Huaca a ramp leads to the first level. Figures carved on the walls take the form of a dragon (hence its name). Another ramp, smaller than the first, leads to the second level. This level hosts pits, which were possibly used to store food.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: (Spanish)Huacas en Trujillo. December 2, 2012.
  2. Web site: (Spanish) APROVECHAMIENTO ECONÓMICO DE LOS RECURSOS ARQUEOLÓGICOS DE LA COSTA NORTE DEL PERÚ COMOALTERNATIVA DE CRECIMIENTO DEL PRODUCTO TURÍSTICO. December 2, 2012.
  3. Web site: (Spanish)Huaca del Dragon o Arco Iris. December 2, 2012.