Waqrapukara

Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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LocationPeru, Cusco Region
RegionAndes
Height4,140 m (13,580 ft)
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CulturesInca
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Waqrapukara or Waqra Pukara (possibly from Quechua waqra horn, pukara fortress,[1] "horn fortress") is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Acomayo Province, Acos District.[2][3][4] It lies near the Apurímac River. At 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) above sea level, It was built by the Canchis and later conquered by the Incas. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site by the Ministry of Culture in July 2017. The building is said to be an Inca sanctuary.

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