Batán Grande
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Batán Grande Shown within Peru Batán Grande Batán Grande (South America) | |
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| Alternative name | Sicán |
|---|---|
| Location | Pitipo District, Ferreñafe Province, Lambayeque Region, Peru |
| Region | Tumbes–Piura dry forests (North of Peru) |
| Coordinates | 6°28′12″S 79°47′46″W / 6.47°S 79.796°W |
| Altitude | 60–80 m (197–262 ft) |
| Type | Settlement |
| Part of | Pómac Forest Historical Sanctuary |
| History | |
| Material | Adobe |
| Founded | c. 800 |
| Abandoned | c. 1200 |
| Periods | Middle Horizon |
| Cultures | Sican or Lambayeque |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Ownership | Peruvian Government |
| Public access | Yes |
The Batán Grande or Sicán Archaeological Complex, just north of Chiclayo, Ferreñafe province, Lambayeque region, Peru, is an ancient archaeological site that was occupied by the Sicán culture. The site has 50 identified pyramids.
The archaeological site is located in the Historic Forest Sanctuary of Pómac. It was probably built between the 8th and 12th centuries A.D.