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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Runkuraqay is an archaeological site situated on a mountain of the same name in Peru, within the Cusco Region's Machupicchu District. The site is positioned southeast of the renowned Machu Picchu and south of the Vilcanota river, lying on the southern slope of the mountain Runkuraqay near the Runkuraqay pass. This location is known for its ruins, which are indicative of domestic and habitation structures, suggesting it once housed a small settlement or served as a way station. The construction or occupation of Runkuraqay likely dates back to the 15th century CE, aligning with the late Post-Classical Period, a time of significant Inca activity in the region. The site holds archaeological significance as it contributes to the understanding of Inca infrastructure and their strategic use of the Andean mountain terrain.
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