Ancash Region
Wilcahuaín
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Wilcahuaín, Willcahuaín, or Huilcahuaín is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located near the village of Paria, 7 km northwest of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of 3,400 m (11,200 ft). Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture. It was possibly built ca. 1100 AD. The site can be reached by 15-passenger van from the city. Fare is 2.50 Soles. The last half of the route is on very rough road.
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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Contemporary Period