http://www.fertur-travel.com/trujillo_tours.html<br /><br />Chan Chan is the largest mud brick city in the Americas<br />It was the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached its peak in the 15th century.<br />The Chimu dominated Peru's northern coast, before they were conquered by the Inca Empire around 1470 AD.<br /><br />About 300 miles northwest of Lima, Chan Chan is a 28-square-mile archaeological complex on the outskirts of the Pacific coast city of Trujillo.<br />These vast ruins are characterized by high walls, some reaching more than 25 feet, or 8 meters high. Inside these walls lie 11 citadels and step shaped pyramids.<br /><br />UNESCO described it as an absolute masterpiece in terms of town planning, and a unique testimony to the ancient Chimu Kingdom.<br /><br />For more information about this touristic destination, please visit this page:<br />http://www.fertur-travel.com/trujillo_tours.html
