The Huaca del Dragon,[1][2] also called Huaca del Arco Iris is an archeological site located in the Peruvian city of Trujillo, near Chan Chan. It is a large religious monument, administrative and ceremonial center. It is constructed of adobe, with murals decorated with friezes in relief showing human figures and representing a rainbow.

Wall in the Huaca Dragon or Arco Iris.

Description

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Upon entering the Huaca a ramp leads to the first level. Figures carved on the walls take the form of a dragon (hence its name). Another ramp, smaller than the first, leads to the second level. This level hosts pits, which were possibly used to store food.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "(Spanish)Huacas en Trujillo" (PDF). Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  2. ^ "(Spanish) APROVECHAMIENTO ECONÓMICO DE LOS RECURSOS ARQUEOLÓGICOS DE LA COSTA NORTE DEL PERÚ COMOALTERNATIVA DE CRECIMIENTO DEL PRODUCTO TURÍSTICO". Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  3. ^ "(Spanish)Huaca del Dragon o Arco Iris". Retrieved December 2, 2012.

Further reading

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  • Kubler, George. (1962). The Art and Architecture of Ancient America, Ringwood: Penguin Books Australia Ltd., pp. 247–274
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