Huaycán de Pariachi
Huaycán de Pariachi is an archaeological site in Peru located in Huaycán, Ate District, Lima. south of the Rímac River. At different times, it was part of the Ichma culture and the Inca Empire.
Chronology
Although its antiquity likely dates back to the Preceramic Period, the few studies conducted have confirmed occupations by the Ychma and the Inca. The ZAMHP occupies approximately 60 hectares across its three sectors, although most visits focus on the only restored structure, known as the Palacio.It was declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation on October 10, 2000, through National Directorial Resolution No. 1189 issued by the then National Institute of Culture, now the Ministry of Culture.
Description
Before the Spanish conquest, Huaycán de Pariachi was one of the main administrative centers of the middle Rímac Valley. During the Late Intermediate Period the Ichma had a very important local presence, which lasted until the Late Horizon, when the Incas arrived on the central coast and assimilated them.Huaycán de Pariachi is divided into three sectors.
Sector 1
Sector 1 is the largest and consists of the remains of an ancient population or llaqta. This sector has two zones: spaces used as residences for the elite and spaces used for other purposes.Architecturally, the restored Palacio is constructed using two techniques: rammed earth walls and stone and mud walls. It includes numerous spaces such as courtyards, open areas with benches, ramps, niches, as well as numerous collqas used for storing food.