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
Pukarani is an archaeological site located in the Andes of Peru, notable for its fortress-like characteristics, as indicated by its name's origin in the Aymara language. The site, situated at an elevation of 4,301.9 meters in the Puno Region, Lampa Province, Nicasio District, is recognized as a National Cultural Heritage site. Its strategic positioning and construction suggest its use as a protective stronghold during the Late Iron Age and Classical Periods, likely dating back to the 1st century BCE. The site is part of a broader cultural landscape, lying north of the Intikancha mountain and archaeological site, further emphasizing its historical significance in the region's defensive network.
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