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
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Ingatambo is an archaeological site located in the Cajamarca Region of Peru, within the Jaén Province and Pomahuaca District. The site is named after the Quechua term 'inka tampu', translating to 'Inca inn', which suggests its function as a tampu, or a waystation, during the Inca Empire. Tampu structures were strategically placed along the extensive Inca road network to provide lodging and supplies for travelers, including military personnel and messengers. While the detailed archaeological features of Ingatambo are not extensively documented in the text, its identification as a tampu indicates its significance in facilitating communication and transportation across the Inca territory. The site's historical context places it within the Late Post-Classical Period, aligning with the flourishing period of the Inca Empire in the 15th century CE.
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