The temple of the sun can be seen in the background of this photo. It is the largest single precolumbian structure in Peru and was built by the Moche culture (200AD to 800AD). The temple is still to be investigated by archeologists. The smaller temple of the moon, (on which we are standing) has numerous rooms containing ceramics, metals and friezes.
The pyramid was built from 0AD to about 600AD each generation adding to and building over the top of, that which had gone before.
In the photo above one can see soldiers heading off to battle in the upper row, and slaves being led to sacrifice (?) in the lower.
All in all it was another good day. However I cannot finish without paying tribute to Ay-Payec (which should be said in an awed whisper). Ay-Payec is the god of water, and is depicted carrying an axe in one hand and a severed head in the other! Hmmmm.
