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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
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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
About
Raqch'i is an archaeological site of the Inca civilization, located in the Cusco Region of Peru. Notably known for the Temple of Wiracocha, it features a massive rectangular structure with a central adobe wall and stone columns, indicative of advanced Inca architecture. The site served as a strategic control point on the Inca road network and included various functional areas such as barracks, storehouses known as qullqas, and living quarters for priests and administrators. Defensive structures like walls and moats suggest its importance in regional defense. The site also includes water management features like fountains and bathing complexes used for rituals. Raqch'i is a testament to the Inca's architectural prowess and religious significance, embodying both administrative and spiritual roles in the empire.
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Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
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Water Management Features
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Cusco Region
- Source
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