Wilcahuaín

Wilcahuaín
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Also known as: Huilcahuain, Huillcahuain, Wilkawain, Willkawain, Willkawasi, Willkawayin, Вилькаваин

Wilcahuaín, Willcahuaín, or Huilcahuaín is an archaeological site in Peru [1]. It is located near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of 3,400 m (11,200 ft) [1]. Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture [1]. It was possibly built ca. 1100 AD [1].

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TypeTemple
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates9.4831° S, 77.5111° W

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