Huacramarca
Peru

Huacramarca

Archaeological site on mountain top

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Huacramarca, also known as Waqramarka, is an archaeological site perched atop a mountain with the same name in Peru. Situated at an impressive elevation of 4,150 meters, the site is located southeast of Contrahierbas, near the village of Huallin in the Ancash Region. The name Huacramarca, derived from Quechua, suggests a village associated with 'horns', possibly reflecting physical or cultural characteristics of the site. While specific structures at the site are not detailed in the provided text, the elevated location implies potential significance in defensive or ritualistic practices, common in high-altitude Andean sites. The site's significance lies in its connection to the broader cultural and historical context of the Andean civilizations during the Late Post-Classical Period, highlighting the intricate relationship between geography and cultural development.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Construction of Huacramarca

15th century CE

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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial Mounds
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Country

Peru

Coordinates

-9.18° N, -77.43° E