Paraccra Archaeological Site

Paraccra is an archaeological site in the Andes of Peru, situated in the Arequipa Region, Caylloma Province, Sibayo District, near the Colca River. The site sits on a mountain of the same name, whose name possibly derives from Aymara meaning a piece of land that is neither flat nor mountainous. It features towers, round houses, and distinctive black walls characteristic of pre-Inca highland settlements.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates15.4588° S, 71.4631° W

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