Only a small portion of the ancient city of Chan Chan is being actively preserved, and in some cases, restored. The Nik An complex contains highly detailed adobe walls featuring carvings of sea otters, pelicans, waves, and fish.
Out of the ten major complexes in the ancient city of Chan Chan, only one is open to the public, and is being actively restored and preserved. Highly detailed adobe reliefs throughout the Nik An complex illustrate how important life with the sea was, and still is.
