Batán Grande

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 Sican culture. The site has 50 identified pyramids.

Batán Grande

Huaca Loro
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Alternative name	Sicán
Location	Pitipo District, Ferreñafe Province, Lambayeque Region, Peru
Region	Tumbes–Piura dry forests (North of Peru)
Coordinates	6.47°S 79.796°W / -6.47; -79.796
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 archaeological site is located in the Historic Forest Sanctuary of Pómac. It was probably built between the 8th and 12th centuries A.D.^[1][2]

See also

• Pómac Forest Historic Sanctuary
• Sican culture
• Túcume
• Chotuna-Chornancap