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
Location
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Hatun Usnu, known as Qatun Ushno de Toccto, is an archaeological site in Peru, located on a mountain in the Ayacucho Region, Huamanga Province, Chiara District. The site features a large ceremonial platform, or usnu, which served as a significant altar for important celebrations. Reflecting the cultural significance of such structures during the Late Post-Classical Period, the site likely played a crucial role in the ceremonial practices of the indigenous people. The usnu's strategic location on a mountain suggests it was intentionally placed to enhance its ritual importance and perhaps to symbolize a connection between the earth and the sky. Its presence underscores the sociopolitical and religious dynamics of the region prior to European contact.
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