Wamanmarka, Lima

Wamanmarka is a pre-Hispanic archaeological settlement in the highland Yauyos Province of Lima Region, Peru[1]. Located at 3,800 meters elevation in the Carania District, the settlement features monumental architecture including carved stone pillars and ceremonial platforms characteristic of Andean highland cultures[1]. Wamanmarka was declared a National Cultural Heritage site by the Peruvian government on October 30, 1997[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates12.3744° S, 75.8578° W

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