Mawk'allaqta, La Unión

Mawk'allaqta (also Mawk'a Llaqta) is an archaeological complex in Peru's Arequipa Region, La Unión Province, Puyca District, situated approximately 2 kilometers from Puyca[1]. The site represents the largest and most important archaeological complex in the Cotahuasi valley[1]. Developed during the Early Horizon period (1-500 AD) by the Wari culture[1]. Later occupied by the Allcca and subsequently by the Inca[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates15.0911° S, 72.7872° W

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