🧿 Sechin Bajo

Peru · Americas · 9.46°S, 78.27°W

Sechin Bajo plaza is a large archaeological site with ruins dating from 3500 BCE to 1300 BCE, making it not only one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Western Hemisphere, but also one of the oldest civilization centers on earth. Sechin Bajo is located in the valley of the Sechin River, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the Pacific Ocean and about 330 kilometres (210 mi) northwest of Lima, Peru. Sechin Bajo is one ruin among many located in close proximity to each other in the valleys of the Casma and Sechin Rivers.

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Quick facts

Country	Peru
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	9.46°S, 78.27°W · view on map

Sechin Bajo is located in Peru, in Americas.

More archaeological sites in Peru

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

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