Temples of the Sun and Moon

The temples form an archaeological complex that covered an extensive urban area, 5 kilometers south of modern-day Trujillo. This archaeological complex is composed of two pyramids that represent the Moche culture (from the 1st to 9th Century AD — Intermediate Period). Constructed from adobe, the temples are famous for extremely well preserved murals and colorful bas-relief carvings, combining depictions of animals and mythical creatures and deities, framed by intricate geometric borders. The Temple of the Sun reaches a height of 43 meters. The Temple of the Moon is smaller at 21 meters high.