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
About
Taqrachullu, also known as Pukara Taqrachullu or María Fortaleza, is an archaeological site located in the Cusco Region of Peru, within the Espinar Province's Suykutambo District. The site is notable for its name, derived from Quechua, indicating an uncultivated or rocky land, and has been declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru. This designation underscores its importance in the historical and cultural landscape of the region. Although specific architectural features are not detailed in the text, the reference to 'Pukara', a Quechua term often associated with fortresses, suggests the presence of defensive structures. The site likely played a significant role during the Late Post-Classical Period, reflecting the complex socio-political dynamics of pre-Columbian civilizations in the Andean region.
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- Cusco Region
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