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Cusco Region

Killarumiyuq

Archaeological site with a moon stone

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Killarumiyuq, located in the Cusco Region of Peru, is an archaeological park notable for its association with the Quechua term for 'moon stone.' The site features a distinct stone carving that resembles a moon, which is central to its name and significance. This feature suggests the site's possible use or significance in religious or cultural practices, particularly those involving lunar symbolism or worship. Declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru, Killarumiyuq offers insights into the local history and the cultural practices of the Andean civilizations that inhabited this region during the Late Post-Classical Period. The site contributes valuable information regarding the relationship between natural and cultural elements in pre-Columbian societies.

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Archaeological Features

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Holy Stones

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Cusco Region
Source
Wikipedia