Where is Chan Chan located?
Chan Chan was the largest city of the pre-Columbian era in South America. It is now an archaeological site in La Libertad Region 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Trujillo, Peru.
What does Chan Chan Mean in Chimor?
Chimor, a conquest state, developed from the Chimú culture which established itself along the Peruvian coast around 1400 AD. In the Chimú tongue, Quingnam, Chan Chan means “Sun Sun;” it was named for its sunny climate which is cooled year round by a southerly breeze.
What is the origin of the name Chan-Chan?
The name is probably derived from the Quingnam “Jiang” or “Chang” which means Sun, from which Chan-Chan would be literally: Sun-Sun.
What happened to Chan Chan?
Chan Chan is believed to have been constructed around 850 AD by the Chimú. It was the Chimor empire capital city with an estimated population of 40,000–60,000 people. After the Inca conquered the Chimú around 1470 AD, Chan Chan fell into decline.
What are the ciudadelas in Chan Chan?
The city has ten walled ciudadelas which housed ceremonial rooms, burial chambers, temples, reservoirs and residences for the Chimú kings. In addition to the ciudadelas, other compounds present in Chan Chan include courts, or audencias, small, irregular agglutinated rooms (SIARs) and mounds called huacas.
Is Chan Chan a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chan Chan was the largest city of the pre-Columbian era in South America. It is now an archaeological site in La Libertad Region 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Trujillo, Peru.
What do the carvings at Chan Chan represent?
The carvings at Chan Chan depict crabs, turtles, and nets for catching sea creatures (such as Spondylus. Chan Chan, unlike most coastal ruins in Peru, is very close to the Pacific Ocean. Originally the city relied on wells that were around 15 meters deep.