Tipón

Tipón
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Tipón is a sprawling early 15th-century Inca archaeological park situated 22 km southeast of Cusco at elevations between 3,250-3,960 m above sea level [1]. The site is enclosed by a 6 km defensive wall and features precise, right-angled monumental terraces irrigated by an intricate network of water canals fed by a monumental fountain originating from a natural spring [1]. Additional features include ancient residential areas and a remarkable collection of petroglyphs in the upper part of the site [1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.5706° S, 71.7830° W

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