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Mameria
-12.7718° N, -71.8470° E
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Mameria, located in the high-elevation jungle of southeast Peru, is a significant archaeological site known for its pre-Columbian Incan stone ruins. These ruins represent ancient coca plantations, which were crucial for the Incas in the highlands. The Machiguenga people, indigenous to the area, named it Mameria due to the absence of fish in the river. The site highlights the agricultural ingenuity of the Incas, who established frontier settlements to supply coca leaves, a valuable commodity in their culture. The site's remote location and challenging access have preserved these ancient structures, offering insights into Incan agricultural practices and their adaptation to diverse environments. Mameria's significance lies in its role as a forgotten frontier settlement, reflecting the Incas' expansive reach before the Spanish Conquest.
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Incan coca plantation
1300 CE, 1400 CE
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