Ancon

Ancon is an archaeological site in the north of the Bay of Ancon, in the , on the central coast of . It is one of the most important centers of the Peruvian archeology and features a vast necropolis of the pre-Hispanic era, with countless funerary sites.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: cultural heritage site in Peru
  • Also known as: “Complejo Arqueológico de Ancón” and “Necrópolis de Ancón”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pachacutec.

Suburb
Pachacútec, whose official name is «Pachacútec City Special Project, is located in the , northwest of the Callao Province. is situated 8 km south of Ancon.

Ancon

Latitude
-11.76967° or 11° 46′ 11″ south
Longitude
-77.16722° or 77° 10′ 2″ west
Open location code
57W46RJM+44
Open­Street­Map ID
way 799503587
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q17620988
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Highlights include Cementerio Municipal de Ancón and Estadio José Balta - Ancón.

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