Chan Chan archaeological complex in northern La Libertad region is free from danger thanks to investments made in protective rain covers, the Decentralized Culture Directorate (DDC) of La Libertad informed.
DDC La Libertad head Maria Elena Cordova highlighted the effectiveness of said preventive measures —in place since 2014— in protecting one of the world’s largest adobe cities.
"This year, the government allocated a significant budget to the coastal area […], so works were executed in 15 locations. One of them is Chan Chan, where we have a protective cover over 4,075 square meters," the official told Andina news agency.
Cordova explained covers installed have proper rain gutters that channel the water to collection tanks. Rainwater is then drained to the sea, thus keeping the premises dry and protected.
The covers have replaced plastic sheets previously used for this purpose, which, unlike the modern equipment, caused a degree of damage to the ruins.
Covers are supplemented by special flooring and a drainage system.
"Transit around the tourist circuit was enhanced as well; we have draining flooring which is a set of pavers or geoblocks that also channel the water to collection tanks," she added.
Chan Chan is a pre-Columbian adobe city located in Moche Valley, not far from the beachside town of Huanchaco and Trujillo city.
Built between 9th and 15th Centuries A.D., the site covers an area of approximately 20 square-kilometers.
It must be noted Chan Chan was included in UNESCO Worldwide Heritage List back in 1986.
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