Temple of the Dragon or Rainbow (Huaca El Dragón or Arco Iris)

One of the oldest pyramidal temples in the Moche valley, the Temple of the Dragon is considered to be the first settlement of the Wari culture in the region. The American archaeologist Richard Schaedell considered the site to be about 1100 years old, between the Chavin and Tiahuanaco periods. It covers an area of 3245m2. The structure is almost square in shape and built from adobe and mud bricks. Visitors can admire the high level of engineering development the Wari achieved, as the whole structure is built to withstand earthquakes.