Batán Grande

Batán Grande
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Batán Grande
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Alternative nameSicán
LocationPitipo District, Ferreñafe Province, Lambayeque Region, Peru
RegionTumbes–Piura dry forests (North of Peru)
Coordinates6°28′12″S 79°47′46″W / 6.47°S 79.796°W / -6.47; -79.796
Altitude60–80 m (197–262 ft)
TypeSettlement
Part ofPómac Forest Historical Sanctuary
History
MaterialAdobe
Foundedc. 800
Abandonedc. 1200
PeriodsMiddle Horizon
CulturesSican or Lambayeque
Site notes
ConditionPreserved
OwnershipPeruvian Government
Public accessYes

The Batán Grande or Sicán Archaeological Complex, just north of Chiclayo, Ferreñafe province, Lambayeque region, Peru, is an ancient archaeological site that was occupied by the Sicán 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]

Batán Grande Reserved Zone

Batán Grande Reserved Zone is a national park around the site. Primarily the park protects the ancient city of Poma founded by the Lambayeque culture around 800 C.E. This archaeological site was extensively looted throughout the 20th century.[3] The park was established on 16 October 1991 and has a surface area of 134 km2.

The Sicán Culture developed between 700 and 1350 on the north coast of Peru. The Lambayeque were a subdivision of the Sican, and appear first in the Batán Grande area.

Before the discovery of the city of Poma, Batán Grande was a farm raising sugar cane.

See also

References

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


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