Naupa Iglesia (Choquequilla)

Naupa Iglesia (also called Choquequilla, meaning "golden moon") is an Inca huaca shrine built within a cave near Pachar [1] [2] [3]. A carved boulder displays chakana (Inca cross) motifs [4] [5]. The site's original name suggests astronomical significance [1] [2].

TypeCave
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.2886° S, 72.2295° W

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