Pachacámac
리마
archaeological site in Peru
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:16
Welcome, esteemed travelers, to the awe inspiring archaeological site of Pachacamac. Situated just south of the sprawling metropolis of Lima, a city currently home to at least eleven million people, this ancient complex stands as…
Listen in the app2The Ergonomic On Site Museum3:07
Our exploration begins at the modern gateway to antiquity, the magnificent on site museum of Pachacamac. Opened in the middle of two thousand eighteen, this facility represents a significant philosophical shift in how Peru…
Listen in the app3The Artifacts and the Wooden Idol3:03
While still within the protective confines of the museum, we must direct our utmost attention to specific artifacts that tell the story of Pachacamac's vast influence. Among the most fascinating items on display are the Spondylus…
Listen in the app4The Royal Road of the Inca3:04
Stepping out from the museum into the bright, arid landscape, our path intersects with one of the most astonishing engineering feats in human history. Look down at the dusty trail stretching out before us, cutting right through…
Listen in the app5The Pyramid with the Ramp3:01
Following the ancient pathways deeper into the complex, we arrive at a truly magnificent architectural marvel, the Pyramid with the Ramp, also commonly referred to as the Ramp Temple. Take a moment to stand at the base of this…
Listen in the app6The Painted Temple and the Oracle Chamber3:17
We now transition to a site of profound mystical significance, the Painted Temple. This structure is older than the Ychsma pyramids we just explored. …
Listen in the app7The Ancient Cemetery3:10
As we walk away from the towering adobe pyramids, our path leads us across an area that appears to be nothing more than rolling, windswept sand dunes. However, beneath this barren surface lies one of the most sobering and…
Listen in the app8The Immense Temple of the Sun3:01
Looming large over the entire archaeological complex is our next destination, the breathtaking Temple of the Sun. Prepare yourself for the sheer visual impact of this structure. …
Listen in the app9The Temple of the Virgins of the Sun and the Inti Chakra3:16
Our final architectural exploration brings us to an incredibly special and revealing sector of the site, the Temple of the Virgins of the Sun, known in the ancient tongue as the Acllahuasi. For fifteen long years, this area was…
Listen in the app10Closing1:50
As our profound journey through the ancient avenues of Pachacamac comes to a close, take a final moment to look back across the sprawling, sun baked complex. We have walked the path of pilgrims, tracing the footsteps of diverse…
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What is Pachacámac?
Pachacámac is a place in 리마 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 리마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 30 min 05 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -12.2581, -76.9000 |
| Last updated |
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