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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Pumawasi, also known as 'puma house,' is a rocky cave located in the Chinchaypujio District of the Anta Province in Peru's Cusco Region. This archaeological site is notable for its pre-Columbian rock art and its historical use as a burial ground. The cave extends approximately 22 meters in depth, with a width of 30 meters at its broadest point. Human bone remains found within the cave indicate its role in funerary practices, likely dating back to the Late Post-Classical Period. The rock art within the cave provides insights into the cultural practices and artistic expressions of pre-Columbian societies in the region, offering valuable information to researchers on Andean civilizations. Pumawasi stands as a significant site for understanding the complex cultural and historical narratives of indigenous peoples in Peru.
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