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Colcampata
-13.5129° N, -71.9797° E
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Colcampata is an archaeological site located in the Cusco District of the Cusco Province in Peru. The site, characterized by its elevated position, is associated with the Quechua language, with its name translating to a place situated above or at the top. This suggests its strategic or possibly ceremonial significance in the landscape. Colcampata has been recognized for its cultural importance and was declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru in 2004. While the specific features of the site are not detailed in the text, it can be inferred that it may have served as a cache or a place for storage, given the Quechua term 'qullqa' meaning deposit. Its location in Cusco, a region rich in Inca history, suggests it might have played a role during the Late Post-Classical Period, possibly linked to the Inca civilization.
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Declared National Cultural Heritage
2004 CE
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