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
About
Usqunta is an archaeological site located in the Ayacucho Region of Peru, situated on a mountain that rises to about 4,400 meters above sea level. Recognized as a National Cultural Heritage site, Usqunta features prehispanic structures, specifically referred to as Usqunta I and Usqunta II, or Inti Watana II and Inti Watana III. These names suggest potential astronomical or ritualistic significance, aligning with similar sites used for timekeeping or ceremonial purposes in Andean culture. The site's location and altitude would have made it a strategic point for both observation and spiritual activities. Its designation as a National Cultural Heritage site underscores its importance in understanding prehispanic cultures in the region.
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