Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Machu Pirqa is an archaeological site attributed to the Chachapoyas culture, located in the Amazonas Region of Peru. Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,900 meters, this site features an ancient wall, indicative of the defensive structures employed by the Chachapoyas people. The site is positioned on the left bank of the Kuntichaka River, a tributary of the Utcubamba River. The Chachapoyas, known for their unique architectural style and strategic constructions, likely built Machu Pirqa during the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE. This site offers valuable insights into the defensive strategies and architectural capabilities of the Chachapoyas culture, contributing to our understanding of pre-Columbian societies in the Andean region.
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