Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers)
Chankillo T13 N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇵🇪 Ancash, Casma, Chankillo, Peru
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About Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers)
Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers) in Ancash, Casma, Chankillo, Peru is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document stratified deposits. The site includes a principal platform and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 22.3 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition buried. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 120 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction technique
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 2006
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 910 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1926
Modern rediscovery and excavation
c. 1483 CE
Abandonment
On the ground
Structures & features
9.5600° S · 78.2400° W · 120 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers) — cella with stratified deposits
9.5621° S · 78.2390° WNorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers) — court with stratified deposits
9.5619° S · 78.2411° WPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Chankillo — Tower 13 North Observatory (Casma, Thirteen Towers) — pylon with stratified deposits
9.5615° S · 78.2420° W