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Intipanawin
-10.2364° N, -77.0731° E
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Intipanawin, also known as Intipa Ñawin, is an archaeological site located in the Ancash Region of Peru, specifically in the Bolognesi Province, Pacllon District, at an elevation of about 3,569 meters. The site is notable for its rock paintings, which include depictions of the 'eye of the sun' and llamas. These paintings are of significant archaeological interest, providing insight into the artistic expression and cultural practices of the people who inhabited the region. The site is believed to date back to the Late Post-Classical Period, approximately the 15th century CE. The presence of these artworks highlights the importance of rock art as a form of communication and spiritual expression in pre-Columbian Andean cultures.
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1400 CE
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