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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Sayacmarca, an archaeological site in the Cusco Region of Peru, is a significant Inca site characterized by its strategic location on a mountain ridge, offering defensive advantages. The site features a fortress-like structure, which suggests its use for both defense and ceremonial purposes. Its construction during the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE, aligns with the expansion of the Inca Empire. The site's isolated position and the presence of paths indicate its role in communication and transportation within the empire. Sayacmarca's design reflects the sophisticated architectural techniques of the Incas, making it an important site for understanding Inca civilization and its architectural prowess.
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