What Country Was Chiclayo In?
Chiclayo (Lambayeque, Peru) lies within 7 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Moche, from 1 BC to AD 799. The earliest state recorded here is Moche (1 BC).
Who ruled Chiclayo?
| Period (by border map) | Ruled by |
|---|---|
| 500 BC – 2 BC | Manioc farmers |
| 1 BC – AD 799 | Moche |
| AD 800 – 1299 | Huari Empire |
| 1300 – 1491 | Andean states and chiefdoms |
| 1492 – 1499 | Wari |
| 1500 – 1599 | Inca Empire |
| 1600 – 1879 | Viceroyalty of Peru |
| 1880 – today | Peru |
ChiclayoBattles and events within 200 km
- Battle of Cajamarca · 1532
Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.