Chankillo: the 13 towers | ruins

Peru / Ancash / Casma /
 tower, ruins
These are now known to be an ancient solar observatory, marking the sun's position throughout the year, when viewed from the valley.The importance of knowing the seasons exactly was crucial to a successful growing season.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chankillo
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Coordinates:   9°33'40"S   78°13'39"W
This article was last modified 17 years ago