Hatun Misapata

Hatun Misapata is an archaeological site in Peru's Ayacucho Region, situated in the Lucanas Province, Aucara District, within the high Andes mountains. The name derives from Quechua: hatun (big), misa (table), and pata (elevated place), describing a large elevated hillside space. The site preserves remains of structures and objects left by ancient Andean peoples who built settlements in mountainous terrain. Its high-altitude setting naturally preserved pottery, tools, and other artifacts. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage site by Peru in 2011.