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
Choquequirao is an extensive Incan archaeological site located in the southern region of Peru, perched at an elevation of 3,050 meters in the Vilcabamba mountain range. It is often compared to Machu Picchu due to its architectural style and significance. The site, primarily dating to the 15th and 16th centuries, served as a ceremonial and administrative center. It features numerous terraces, ceremonial platforms, and a sophisticated water management system, including aqueducts and fountains. Choquequirao played a crucial role as a political, social, and economic hub, possibly designed by Pachacuti and expanded by his son, Tupac Inca Yupanqui. The site also served as a strategic link between the Amazon and Cusco and includes unique Chachapoya-designed artistic features, such as petroglyphs and terraced art. Its construction and layout reflect the Inca's advanced urban planning skills and their reverence for natural and celestial elements.
Gallery
Explore photographs of ancient structures, artifacts, and archaeological excavations at Choquequirao
Archaeological Features
Explore the unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's archaeological history
Plan Your Visit
Details
- Country
- Cusco Region
- Source
- Wikipedia
