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Cusco Region

Rumiwasi

Stone house near waterfall in Peru

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

Rumiwasi, also known as Phaqchayuq, is an intriguing archaeological site located in the Cusco Region of Peru. Known for its distinctive stone construction, the site is significant as a representation of domestic architecture in the region. Situated north of the central square of San Sebastián, Rumiwasi's name reflects its physical attributes—a 'stone house' near a waterfall. The site provides insights into the habitation practices of the area, likely dating back to the Post-Classical Period, particularly between the Early and Late Post-Classical Periods. The site's location and construction are of particular interest to archaeologists studying the architectural and cultural development of pre-Columbian Peru.

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Archaeological Features

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Houses

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Cusco Region
Source
Wikipedia