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Iñaq Uyu
-16.0383° N, -69.0708° E
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Iñaq Uyu, located on Isla de la Luna in Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, is a significant archaeological site dating from approximately 1000 CE to 1500 CE. This site, also known as the 'house of the virgins of the sun,' is thought to have served as a burial site for noblewomen of the Incan society. The rigid class structure of the Incas is reflected in the function of Iñaq Uyu, reserved for women of high status. The site, part of a network of archaeological locales in the Titicaca region, provides insights into the religious and ceremonial practices of the Incas. Its strategic location on Isla de la Luna, distinct from the larger Isla Del Sol, underscores its unique cultural and ritual significance within the Incan empire.
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Incan Noble Women Burial Site
1000 CE - 1500 CE
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