Chan Chan, the capital of the Chimú Kingdom NewYorker August 3, 2016 November 6, 2017America, Peru, South America Ancient Ruins, Hidden Gems, History, UNESCO World Heritage Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city in South America, was the capital of the Chimú Kingdom, the ancient civilization that came after the Mochas and which lasted until 1470, when it was conquered by the Inca Empire. Continue reading