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Inka Raqay, Bolivia
-17.4789° N, -66.3850° E
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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.
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National Archaeological Monument Declaration
2006 CE
Historical and Cultural Heritage Declaration
2012 CE
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