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Machu Q'inti
-13.2283° N, -72.4458° E
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Machu Q'inti is an archaeological site located in the Cusco Region of Peru, specifically within the Urubamba Province and Machupicchu District. This site is notable for its placement above the left bank of the Willkanuta River, a strategic location that suggests its importance in local settlement patterns. Machu Q'inti is closely associated with nearby archaeological sites such as Wayna Q'inti, Willkaraqay, and Patallaqta (also known as Q'inti Marka), indicating a possible network of related settlements or ceremonial centers. The name 'Machu Q'inti' reflects its cultural significance, with 'machu' meaning 'old' in Quechua, and 'q'inti' referring to a hummingbird, an important symbol in Andean cultures. The site likely dates back to the Late Post-Classical Period, around the 15th century CE, coinciding with the height of the Inca Empire's regional influence.
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Machu Q'inti Construction or Use
1450 CE
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