Killarumiyuq
Peru

Killarumiyuq

Archaeological site with a moon stone

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Killarumiyuq, located in the Cusco Region of Peru, is an archaeological park notable for its association with the Quechua term for 'moon stone.' The site features a distinct stone carving that resembles a moon, which is central to its name and significance. This feature suggests the site's possible use or significance in religious or cultural practices, particularly those involving lunar symbolism or worship. Declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru, Killarumiyuq offers insights into the local history and the cultural practices of the Andean civilizations that inhabited this region during the Late Post-Classical Period. The site contributes valuable information regarding the relationship between natural and cultural elements in pre-Columbian societies.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Moon Stone Feature

1400 CE

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Religious and Ritual Structures

Holy Stones
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Country

Peru

Coordinates

-13.45° N, -72.31° E