Founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1534 as Trujillo of New Castile. Became first independent city of Peru on December 29, 1820. Designated as Peru's first capital in 1823 and 1824. Site of 1932 Revolution of Trujillo
El Castillo is a 24m high step-pyramid built between 8th-12th centuries AD. Temple serves as Kukulcán temple, located above a cenote. Contains approximately 365 steps total, equal to Haab' year days. Construction likely occurred in multiple phases, with substructure from 600-800 AD
Jerky is dried, salted meat derived from Quechua word "ch'arki". Modern jerky is often marinated, smoked or sweetened