Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Pukara is an archaeological site located on a mountain approximately 4,200 meters high in the Andes of Peru, within the Puno Region, Sandia Province, and Patambuco District. Known for its pre-Inca origins, the site includes a fortress-like structure with defensive features, such as trenches, and a range of domestic and public structures, including houses, tombs, squares, and tunnels. The site's historical significance is underscored by its use as a funerary complex, earning it the name 'Trinchera', or trench, in Spanish. Declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru, Pukara provides critical insight into pre-Inca societies in the region, reflecting their architectural ingenuity and cultural practices during the Early Post-Classical Period.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Peru
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