Warawtampu

Warawtampu
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Also known as: Huarautambo

Warawtampu (Quechua waraw high and deep, tampu inn, Hispanicized spelling Huarautambo) is an archaeological site in the Pasco Region in Peru [1]. It is located in Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Yanahuanca District, in the community of the same name [1]. The archaeological site of Astupampa is close to it [1]. The complex was built during the government of Pachakutiq Inka Yupanki [1]. Some of the most interesting buildings at Warawtampu are Inkawasi ("Inca house"), Warmiwasi ("woman house") and Phaqcha ("waterfall"), an altar for water ceremonies [1].

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TypeArchaeological site
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates10.4648° S, 76.5367° W

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