Raqch'i

Raqch'i
Pavel Špindler · CC BY 3.0

Raqch'i is an Inca archaeological site in Peru's Cusco Region, situated at 3,480 meters above sea level along the Vilcanota River, approximately 110 km from Cusco[1]. Known as the Temple of Wiracocha, it served as a key control point on the Inca road system connecting Cusco to the empire's southern territories during the 1000-1500 AD period[1]. The site features prominent stone structures including the main temple complex, representing one of the most significant Inca archaeological sites in the region[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates14.1748° S, 71.3666° W

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