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World Heritage places tagged “adobe” in Peru · Mysteria

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🇵🇪 Peru · Ancient city

Chan Chan

Chimú · Chimú (Chanchan)

Largest adobe city in world: capital of Chimú Kingdom (850–1470) covering 20 km² with 10 walled citadels (ciudadelas) with friezes of pelicans and lattice, reservoirs, adobe walls.