East Side of Chicanna Structure XX

History of Chicanna

The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why?

Chicanna Structure VI with its Roof Comb

Chicanna Structure VI

With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use.

Chicanna Structure III

Chicanna Structure III

Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD – but it is curiously different to the other structures