Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
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Purunllacta is an archaeological site located in the Soloco District of the Chachapoyas Province within the Amazonas Region of Peru. The name 'Purunllacta' is derived from Quechua, meaning 'wild place' or 'wasteland', which reflects its remote and rugged location. The site is believed to be an ancient settlement that potentially functioned as a fortress, indicative of the rich history of the Chachapoyas culture. Positioned near the more well-known site of Purum Llaqta in the Cheto District, it offers insights into the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by the Chachapoyas people during the late Post-Classical Period, circa 900 CE. The site's significance lies in its ability to shed light on the social and defensive organization of pre-Inca civilizations in the Amazon region.
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