Wanakawri, Cusco

Wanakawri, Cusco
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Also known as: Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanakawri, Wanakawri (Cusco), Ванакаури, Ванакаурі, جبل واناكاورى, 瓦納考里山

Wanakawri is an archaeological site and a legendary mountain in Peru [1]. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, in the districts San Jerónimo and San Sebastián, and in the Paruro Province, Yaurisque District [1]. The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4,089 metres high and one of the highest elevations near Cusco [1]. Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture [1].

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TypeSacred site
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.5941° S, 71.9055° W

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