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Archaeological Site
from Urban centers of Caral Civilization: 21 years recovering history on the Social System
by Caral Perú
The site was declared National cultural heritage by National Director’s Resolution 720/ INC dated August 1, 2002.
The archaeological site is made of monumental and residential buildings.
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Urban design
The site was built on rocky promontories, covered with sand, following a previous design. Architectonic complexes have been identified around shared public spaces and a residential complex at the northern end of the urban center. Public buildings faced the main sources of environmental resources.
Sector A
Located to the west of the site, it was comprised by buildings A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 facing north, towards a public space.
