Which ancient city near Trujillo, built by the Chimú and made mostly of adobe, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas
- Step 1: Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimú kingdom and was inscribed in 1986. Step 2. Caral, Kuélap and Tiwanaku are different places, and Tiwanaku is in Bolivia. Answer: Chan Chan. Why not the others: Caral is near Lima, Kuélap is in Amazonas and Tiwanaku is in Bolivia.
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