🧿 Pachacamac

Peru · Americas · 12.25°S, 76.91°W

Pachacámac is an archaeological site 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Lima, Peru in the Valley of the Lurín River. The site was first settled around A.D. 200 and was named after the "Earth Maker" creator god Pacha Kamaq. The site flourished for about 1,300 years until the Spanish invaded. Pachacamac covers about 600 hectares of land.

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Quick facts

Country	Peru
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	12.25°S, 76.91°W · view on map

Pachacamac is located in Peru, in Americas.

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Acaray · Ahuila Gencha Machay · Amaru Marka Wasi · Ancon (archaeological site) · Ancón Necropolis · Anku · Asana, Peru · Aspero · Auga Punta · Auquilohuagra.

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