Inka Raqay, Bolivia
Bolivia

Inka Raqay, Bolivia

Ruin with walls, no roof, laborers' dormitory.

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Inka Raqay is an archaeological site in Bolivia, notable for its ruins that primarily consist of walls without roofs, indicative of a structure used as a dormitory or storehouse for laborers. Located in the Cochabamba Department, near Linku, it holds cultural significance as one of the locations for the celebration of Willkakuti, the Andean-Amazonic New Year. Despite the lack of detailed information on its original construction date, the site was declared a National Archaeological Monument in 2006 and later recognized as a Historical and Cultural Heritage of Bolivia in 2012, highlighting its importance in the nation’s cultural and historical narrative.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
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Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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National Archaeological Monument Declaration

2006 CE

Historical and Cultural Heritage Declaration

2012 CE

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Country

Bolivia

Coordinates

-17.48° N, -66.39° E