#9
Largest Archaeological Site in Peru
Sorted by Site Area
Value: 20 km²
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
Archaeological Site in Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is an archaeological site located in Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Discovery Year, to help users compare it with other archaeological sites in Peru.
Page overview
- Country
- Peru
- State
- La Libertad
- City
- Huanchaco
- Category
- culture
- Type
- Archaeological Site
Ranking highlights
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Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site Area | 20 km² | Total land area covered by the archaeological site. |
| Earliest Period Year | 850 year | Earliest known year or period associated with human activity at the site. |
| Discovery Year | 1,755 year | Year when the archaeological site was first identified or documented. |
| Structure Count | 9 | Total number of major ruins, buildings, tombs, monuments, or structural remains at the site. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is located in Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this archaeological site.
- City
- Huanchaco
- State
- La Libertad
- Country
- Peru
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How this archaeological site is compared
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Sources
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chan Chan Archaeological Zone located?
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is located in Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru.
What is Chan Chan Archaeological Zone known for on LocoDeck?
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is listed as an archaeological site in Peru. This page highlights key metrics such as Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Discovery Year to help compare it with other archaeological sites.
How is Chan Chan Archaeological Zone compared with other archaeological sites?
Chan Chan Archaeological Zone is compared using the ranking metrics available for archaeological sites in Peru. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.