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Pukara, Víctor Fajardo
-13.6458° N, -74.3806° E
About
Pukara (Quechua for fortress) is an archaeological site in the Ayacucho Region in Peru. It is located in the Víctor Fajardo Province, Sarhua District. The site lies on the bank of the Lucanamarca River, west of Qaracha River, spread over three mountain tops at an altitude of 3,860 metres (12,664 ft) .
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Fortress construction
300 BCE - 500 CE
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
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