Kanichi is an archaeological complex of approximately 200,000 square meters in the Ayacucho Region, Lucanas Province, Peru. The site was influenced by both the Wari (6th-11th century AD) and Chanka cultures and includes chullpas (funerary towers), religious and ceremonial buildings, service centers, and a water system of wells and springs. The complex was declared National Cultural Heritage by RDN No. 197/INC on April 2, 2003.
Kanichi
| Type | Necropolis/tombs complex |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 - 1000 AD |
| Country | Peru |
| Coordinates | 14.3840° S, 73.9571° W |
Peru