Church of the Miraculous Virgin (Iglesia de la Virgen Milagrosa), Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Fountain on a traffic circle at the end of Avenida Arequipa, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

An ordinary fence separates the ancient adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial and administrative center for the Lima Culture (200 AD - 700 AD), from the residential streets of Miraflores, Lima, Peru

A fence separates the ancient adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial and administrative center for the Lima Culture (200 AD - 700 AD), from the residential streets of Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Ancient adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial and administrative center for the Lima Culture (200 AD - 700 AD), from the residential streets of Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Ancient weaving loom with cloth of the Wari Culture found at the Adobe Pyramid of Huaca Pucllanca, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Clay pot of the Wari Culture where the handles depict the head of a shark, Huaca Pullanca, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Clay pot of the Wari Culture decorated with maritime animals. The shape of a seal dominates the scene. Huaca Pullanca, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

The Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana was an Administrative and Ceremonial Center of the Lima Culture, a society that developed at the Peruvian Central Coast between 200 AD and 700 AD. Located in today's district of Miraflores the Huaca Pucllana was built around 500 AD. Pucllana is one of the most important ancient monuments in Lima. Located right in the middle of a modern residential area it is resisting the urban growth and reminding the Limeños every day about their archaeological patrimony.

Three excavated tombs at the base of the adobe Pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, Lima, Peru

The Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana was an Administrative and Ceremonial Center of the Lima Culture, a society that developed at the Peruvian Central Coast between 200 AD and 700 AD. Located in today's district of Miraflores the Huaca Pucllana was built around 500 AD. Pucllana is one of the most important ancient monuments in Lima. Located right in the middle of a modern residential area it is resisting the urban growth and reminding the Limeños every day about their archaeological patrimony.

The archaelogical complex Huaca Pucllana with modern condominium buildings in the background, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

The Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana; the closed hole in the ground next to the square is a burial place where a sacrificed child was found.

The Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana was an Administrative and Ceremonial Center of the Lima Culture, a society that developed at the Peruvian Central Coast between 200 AD and 700 AD. Located in today's district of Miraflores the Huaca Pucllana was built around 500 AD. Pucllana is one of the most important ancient monuments in Lima. Located right in the middle of a modern residential area it is resisting the urban growth and reminding the Limeños every day about their archaeological patrimony.

The Adobe Pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Excavated tombs at the base of Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Great Plaza in front of the adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Plaza in front of the adobe pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

View over the lower parts of the Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana with the residential buildings of Miraflores in the background, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Back side of the archaeological complex Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru. Not too long ago the pyramid was abused as a motocross race track.

One of the many wooden posts that can be seen on the upper levels of the Huaca Pucllana Pyramid.Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Adobe brick walls and tables believed to be sacrificail platforms on the upper levels of Huaca Pucllana, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

View over the Archaeological Complex Huaca Pucllana with the residential buildings of Miraflores in the background, Miraflores, Lima, Peru