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
The Inkachaka site, known in Quechua as Inka Chaka, meaning 'Inca bridge', is an archaeological site located in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. This site is situated within the Chapare Province, Colomi Municipality, and features a significant pre-Columbian bridge that is attributed to the Inca civilization. The bridge exemplifies the Inca's advanced engineering skills and their capacity to construct enduring infrastructure across challenging terrains. It is considered a vital component of the transportation and communication network that facilitated movement and trade within the Inca Empire. Recognized as a Cultural Heritage of Bolivia in 2003, Inkachaka serves as an important historical and cultural landmark, offering insights into the technological prowess and societal organization of the Incas during the Late Post-Classical Period.
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- Country
- Bolivia
- Source
- Wikipedia
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