Wamanmarka, Chumbivilcas

Wamanmarka (Quechua "population of eagles") is a pre-Inca and Inca citadel at 3,600 m elevation near Santo Tomas in Cusco Region [1] [2] [3]. The complex features terraced circular plazas, rectangular enclosures with interior niches, kallancas, stairways, temples, cemeteries, and an intiwatana solar stone [2] [3] [4].

TypeArchaeological site
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates14.4507° S, 72.0823° W

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