Temple of the sun and Temple of the Moon Huaca del Sol y Huaca de La Luna
About 10km / 6 mi southeast of Trujillo, on the bank of the Río Moche, are the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna (Temples of the Sun and Moon). These are pyramid structures, built around 500 AD. The largest of these, which is thought to be the largest pre-Columbian structure found in Peru, is the Huaca del Sol (Temple of the Sun).
Although some of the original structure has been washed away, Huaca del Sol was made from approximately 140 million adobe bricks and measured 342m / 1104ft by 159m / 513ft, with a height of 45m / 145ft.
Although some of the original structure has been washed away, Huaca del Sol was made from approximately 140 million adobe bricks and measured 342m / 1104ft by 159m / 513ft, with a height of 45m / 145ft.
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Across from the Huaca del Sol is the smaller and better preserved Huaca de la Luna. Unlike the other pyramid, Huaca de la Luna has been excavated, a process which is still ongoing. The interior reveals five individual levels that were completely separate from each other. This is probably due to the fact that the Huaca de la Luna was built over six centuries. Original ceramics and precious metals can still be seen in the rooms of the building.
