Huaca del Dragón

The Huaca del Dragon, 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.

See also

• Iperu, tourist information and assistance
• Tourism in Peru
• Huaca del Sol
• Chan Chan
• Huaca Esmeralda
• Chimu
• Chotuna-Chornancap

References

Further reading

• Kubler, George. (1962). The Art and Architecture of Ancient America, Ringwood: Penguin Books Australia Ltd., pp. 247–274

External links

• Location of Huaca del Dragón in Trujillo (Wikimapia)
• Attractions in Trujillo, Peru
• UNESCO World Heritage Center: Chan Chan
• History Channel Classroom: Chan Chan
• Chan Chan information
• Chan Chan - Chimu's Desert City (Flash)
• Heavy Rains Threaten Ancient City in Northern Peru
• Archaeologists Restore High Adobe Walls in Ancient Chimu City of Chan Chan

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2. Huaca Pucllana
3. Huaca de la Luna
4. Sacsayhuamán
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6. Huaca Prieta
7. Machu Picchu
8. Paracas Candelabra
9. Trujillo, Peru
10. Nazca lines
11. Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
12. Huaca Esmeralda
13. Choquequirao
14. Huaca Rajada
15. Ollantaytambo
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17. Chan Chan
18. Sacred Valley
19. Inca architecture
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