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Pachacamac

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A major religious and pilgrimage center on the Peruvian coast near Lima, active from the early centuries CE through the Inca period, renowned for its oracle and successive layers of monumental adobe architecture.

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Where is Pachacamac located?

Pachacamac is on the Peruvian coast near Lima. It was a major religious and pilgrimage center whose adobe monuments developed over many centuries.

Why was Pachacamac important?

Pachacamac was renowned for its oracle and attracted pilgrims from across the region. The site remained important from the early centuries CE through the Inca period.

What kind of architecture survives at Pachacamac?

The site contains successive layers of monumental adobe architecture. These layers reflect the work of different cultures and periods before and during Inca control.

Was Pachacamac an Inca site?

Pachacamac predates the Inca and was already an important religious center when the Inca incorporated the area. Its long history runs from the early centuries CE through the Inca period.

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