Tiwanaku and neighbouring Puma Punku rank among Bolivia's largest archaeological sites, built by the Tiwanaku people around 500–1000 AD. Pyramids, palaces and intricately carved stonework show advanced stoneworking technique — and the channel runs a longer dedicated video just on Tiwanaku. 🪨🏛️
Presenter tours Tiwanaku's pyramids, palaces and carved stonework in Bolivia
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Key facts
- Tiwanaku and Puma Punku are described as the largest archaeological sites in Bolivia
- The pre-Columbian artifacts at the site are attributed to the Tiwanaku people
- The complex includes pyramids, palaces and intricately carved stonework demonstrating advanced stoneworking techniques
- The group had the site largely to themselves and spent several hours walking it before rain cut the visit short
- The channel published a separate, longer video dedicated to the Tiwanaku site
Sources
Pumapunkuen.wikipedia.org
It is part of the Pumapunku complex, at the Tiwanaku Site, an ancient archeological complex in the Andes of western Bolivia that has been designated a UNESCO ...
Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilizationexpedia.com
Tiwanaku is a pre-Incan city in Bolivia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pumapunku is part of a large temple complex or monument group that is part of the ...
Tiwanakuen.wikipedia.org
Tiwanaku (Spanish: Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu ) is a Pre-Columbian archaeological site in western Bolivia, near Lake Titicaca, about 70 kilometers from La Paz ...
Tiahuanaco Monuments (Tiwanaku / Pumapunku), Bolivia ...geopolymer.org
Tiahuanaco Monuments (Tiwanaku / Pumapunku), Bolivia are made of geopolymer artificial stones created 1400 years ago.
A Visitor's Guide to Tiwanaku and Puma Punku in Boliviathespunkycurl.com
The best time to visit the ancient ruins is during winter and the dry season (May-October). Expect clear skies, chilly temperatures, and windy ...
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