Cochabamba (archaeological site)
Peru

Cochabamba (archaeological site)

Inca period site in Amazonas, Peru

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Cochabamba is an archaeological site located in the Amazonas Region of Peru, specifically within the Chachapoyas Province in the Chuquibamba District. The site is indicative of Inca presence during the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE. While specific features of the site have not been detailed in the provided text, it is situated near the village of Chuquibamba and reflects the geographical and cultural dynamics of the Inca civilization in northern Peru. The location, characterized by its Quechua name suggestive of natural features like lakes and plains, offers insights into the environmental adaptations and strategic settlements of the Inca period. Cochabamba's significance lies in its representation of Inca expansion and influence in the Amazonas region.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Inca Period Occupation

1400 CE

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Environmental and Natural Features

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Country

Peru

Coordinates

-6.94° N, -77.86° E