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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Inka Wasi, meaning 'Inca house' in Quechua, is an archaeological site located in the Ayacucho Region of Peru, specifically within the Parinacochas Province, Pullo District. This site is significant due to its association with the Inca civilization, known for its advanced architectural and societal organization during the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE. The site's name suggests it was a habitation structure, likely serving as a residence or a community building of importance during the Incan period. Its geographical location in the Andes highlights the Inca's ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments, showcasing their architectural ingenuity and cultural significance in pre-Columbian South America.
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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