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Ayacucho Region

Inti Watana, Ayacucho

Archaeological site near Pumaqucha Lake, Peru.

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

About

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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Archaeological Features

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Ceremonial Platforms

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Details

Country
Ayacucho Region
Source
Wikipedia