# Huaca del Sol

Trujillo, Peru

Huaca del Sol is the largest adobe pyramid in the ancient Americas, built by the Moche from over 130 million mud bricks. Spanish looters diverted the Moche River to mine it, and erosion has since claimed much of its mass.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Huaca del Sol, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -8.1322, -78.9947

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