Barriles

Barriles
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Barriles (300-900 AD) is a renowned archaeological site in Panama's Chiriquí highlands at 1,200 meters elevation, situated several kilometers west of Volcán town[1]. Named for distinctive stone barrels found throughout the Río Chiriquí Viejo valley, it represents the Gran Chiriquí culture[1][2]. The region lies on the western flanks of Volcán Barú, Panama's highest dormant volcano[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPanama
Coordinates8.8003° N, 82.7000° W

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