Kuntur Wasi

Kuntur Wasi
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Kuntur Wasi is a temple complex in Peru's Andean highlands, dating to 1500–500 BC. The site features complex architecture including carved stone platforms and elevated plazas. Notable discoveries include multiple stone sculptures depicting anthropomorphic figures with feline features, suggesting religious significance. Archaeological evidence indicates the inhabitants maintained connections with the broader Chavín culture network across the northern Peruvian highlands[1][2].

TypeTemple complex
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates7.1293° S, 78.8453° W

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