Chan Chan

ancient Peru · archaeology · Chimor kingdom

Massive ancient city. Chan Chan was the largest city in pre-Columbian South America, meaning it was bigger than any other city built by indigenous peoples before Columbus arrived in 1492.

Chimor kingdom capital. Chan Chan was the main city of the Chimor kingdom, which was a powerful civilization that ruled a large area of Peru's coast.

Ruins today. Today, Chan Chan is an archaeological site near Trujillo, Peru, where scientists dig up artifacts and study the remains of this incredible ancient city.