Pacopampa

Pacopampa
Rodolfo pimentel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pacopampa is a Formative period (1200–500 BC) temple complex in the northern highlands of Peru's Cajamarca region[1]. It features massive carved pillars made from cut and polished stone[1]. The site represents an early monumental ceremonial center in the Andean highlands, with ownership and preservation overseen by the National University of San Marcos through its Rural Andean History Seminar[1].

TypeTemple complex
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates6.3380° S, 79.0207° W

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