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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Inka Mach'ay, located in the Ñahuimpuquio District of Huancavelica Region, Peru, is an archaeological site known for its significant Inca cave. The name 'Inka Mach'ay' translates to 'Inca cave' in Quechua, indicating its historical connection to the Inca civilization. This site represents a habitation or usage space utilized by the Inca during the Late Post-Classical Period, specifically in the 15th century CE. The cave structure suggests its importance as a shelter or possibly a ritual site during the Inca Empire's expansion. The site's geographical coordinates place it in a region rich in Inca history, offering insights into the Inca's adaptation to and use of natural landscapes for domestic or ceremonial purposes.
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- Country
- Huancavelica Region
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