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Huancavelica Region

Inka Wasi, Huancavelica

Inca palace in Huancavelica, 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

Inka Wasi, also known as Incahuasi or Inca Huasi, is an archaeologically significant site located in the Huancavelica Region of Peru. This site is renowned for its Inca palace, one of the most important monuments in the region. Situated at an altitude of 3,804 meters, the palace exemplifies the architectural prowess of the Inca civilization during the Late Post-Classical Period. As a key habitation structure, the site offers valuable insights into the domestic life and governance of the Inca Empire. The palace's strategic location and construction highlight the Incas' advanced understanding of building techniques and adaptation to mountainous terrains. Inka Wasi stands as a testament to the Inca's socio-political structure and their architectural legacy in the Andean region.

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Palaces

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Country
Huancavelica Region
Source
Wikipedia