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Batán Grande

Coordinates: 6°28′12″S 79°47′46″W / 6.47°S 79.796°W / -6.47; -79.796
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Batán Grande
Map showing the location of Batán Grande
Map showing the location of Batán Grande
Location Peru
Coordinates6°28′12″S 79°47′46″W / 6.47°S 79.796°W / -6.47; -79.796
EstablishedSican era

The Batán Grande or Sicán Archaeological Complex, just north of Chiclayo, Lambayeque Province, Peru, is an ancient archaeological site that was occupied by the Sican culture. The site has 50 identified pyramids.

The archaeological site is located in the Historic Forest Sanctuary of Pómac. It was probably built between the 8th and 12th centuries A.D.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sicán Archaeological Complex (Batán Grande)". peru.travel. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "Batán Grande & Chota". Lonely Planet. Retrieved September 29, 2017.


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