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
Inkallaqta is a significant archaeological site located in central Bolivia, representing the ingenuity and cultural practices of the Inca civilization during the Late Post-Classical Period. It features the Kallanka, a massive structure that was once the largest single roofed room in the western hemisphere, measuring 78 by 25 meters. The site includes several ritual and defensive structures, such as an ushnu for ceremonial purposes and a zigzag wall for protection. The Torreon, a six-sided structure with possible calendrical or astronomical significance, highlights the Inca's advanced understanding of timekeeping and astronomy. Inkallaqta's addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2003 underscores its cultural and historical importance.
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