Chan Chan, Peru Published November 1, 2013 at 898 × 1200 in Meeting a “King of Bling” Chan Chan was the capital of the Chimu people. Here’s the cermonial courtyard built around 1300 AD, with recreated wall designs (sea otters and seabirds) and statue. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...