Peru

Sóndor

Chanka temple complex in Apurímac, Peru

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Sóndor (possibly from Quechua suntur: congress, meeting) is an archaeological site in Peru built by the Chanka people. The main part consists of a temple like structure used for religious and astronomical purposes. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Andahuaylas Province, Pacucha District.

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Construction of temple

1400 CE

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Religious and Ritual Structures

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Country

Peru

Coordinates

-13.61° N, -73.27° E