The Sacred City of Caral
In this Peru travel tour, you will be able to visit the pre Inca civilization of Caral, the oldest ancient civilization of America, and its different architectural complexes such as:
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the Greater Pyramid, located in a dominant position to survey activities taking place in the city and part of the valley; |
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The Pyramid of the Amphitheater, the main building in the lower half of Caral which had political and religous functions; |
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Central Plaza, a great esplanade where the facades of the pyramids and residences of Caral all face towards to; |
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The Geoglyph, a head drawn in profile looking towards the eastern side of Caral were used for weather forecast and other natural phenomena that had a bearing on the activities of the population, among others.
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The economical, social, and political organization of the pre Inca Civilization of Caral became the basis for the Inca Empire.
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