Английская Википедия:Bosque de Pómac Historic Sanctuary

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Шаблон:Infobox protected area

Bosque de Pómac Historic Sanctuary (Шаблон:Lang-es) is a protected area in Peru located in the region of Lambayeque.[1] This area preserves part of the Tumbes-Piura dry forests and several pyramids built by Pre-Columbian cultures.[1][2]

Geography

Bosque de Pómac is located in the district of Pitipo, Ferreñafe Province, in the northern Peruvian region of Lambayeque.[1] This area is in a coastal plain, part of the Pacific coast tropical desert, and also in the middle valley of the La Leche river.[1]

Ecology

The area is densely covered by a tropical dry forest ecosystem, dominated by trees of the genus Prosopis.[1][2] Birds seen in the area include: the Peruvian thick-knee, the burrowing owl, the Amazilia hummingbird, etc.[1]

Archaeology

There are 36 Pre-Columbian pyramids inside the area, which is an important source of archaeological discoveries, especially from the Sican culture.[1]

References

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See also

Шаблон:CommonscatШаблон:Natural and Cultural Peruvian Heritage

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Шаблон:Lambayeque-geo-stub Шаблон:SouthAm-protected-area-stub