Pumawasi, Anta

Also known as: بوماواسى

Pumawasi is a large pre-Columbian rock art cave in the Chinchaypujio District of Cusco, measuring 22 m deep, 30 m wide, and 19 m high [1] [2]. Ceramics and human bone remains indicate use as both a burial ground and ceremonial site [1] [2].

TypeRock art
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.5432° S, 72.2639° W

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