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
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Collor is an archaeological site located in the Namora District of the Cajamarca Province in Peru. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 2,970 meters on the mountain named Coyor, the site offers a strategic view east of Lake San Nicolas. The name 'Collor' may derive from the Quechua word 'quyllur,' which means star, suggesting potential cultural significance related to astronomy or ritual practices. The site's high-altitude location and association with the Quechua language indicate its importance in the regional prehistoric or historic context. However, the text does not provide specific archaeological features or periods associated with the site, leaving its detailed historical significance somewhat ambiguous. Further research and excavation might reveal more about its role and occupancy in ancient Andean societies.
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