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Early Modern Period
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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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Inti Watana, also known as Intiwatana or Pumaqucha, is an archaeological site located in the Ayacucho Region of Peru, specifically in the Vischongo District by Pumaqucha Lake. The site sits at an elevation of 3,126 meters, indicative of its Andean context. It is recognized as a significant cultural heritage site, earning the status of National Cultural Heritage of Peru in 2001. Although the full archaeological significance of Inti Watana is not detailed in the text, its location and name suggest ties to ritualistic and ceremonial activities, possibly involving Inca cultural practices. The site's connection to the lake and its elevation may also indicate its use for astronomical or religious purposes, consistent with other Inti Watana sites within the Andean region.
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