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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Sara Sara is a significant archaeological site located in the Andes of Peru, known for its elevation and geological history as a Pleistocene volcano. This site features the remains of an Inca mummy, a 15-year-old girl, found at its summit, indicative of the mountain's religious importance to the Inca civilization. The site includes ritualistic and burial elements, such as sacrificial pits and graves, signifying its role in Incan ceremonial practices. The mountain's natural features also served as a backdrop for these activities, with glacial formations and rock shelters. Despite its dormancy, the volcano's past eruptions and glacial history contribute to its complex geomorphology. Overall, Sara Sara offers insights into both ancient geological processes and Incan cultural practices.
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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Environmental and Natural Features
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- Ayacucho Region
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