Pinkuylluna
Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pinkuylluna[1] or Pinkulluna (Quechua, Hispanicized spellings Pincuylluna, Pinculluna) is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Ollantaytambo District.
 The site Pinkuylluna | |
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Cusco Region |
| Coordinates | 13°15′22″S 72°15′40″W |
| Part of | Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park |
| History | |
| Cultures | Inca |
It is situated between the rivers Patakancha (Patacancha) and Willkanuta, northeast of the town Ollantaytambo.[2]
Etymology
The name "Pinkuylluna" derives from the Pinkuyllu, a type of flute found throughout the Andes. It's unknown if literal Pinkuyllu were played at the site, as the name may be a reference to the prominent local mountain winds.
Gallery
Pinkuylluna ruins
The mountain Pinkuylluna (on the right) above the town Ollantaytambo. A huge face of stone is visible beside the Pinkuylluna ruins.
Interior of the central store room.
See also
References and notes
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