Yanaca

Yanaca
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Also known as: District de Yanaca, Ruinas de Yanaca, Yanaqa (mawk'a llaqta)

Yanaca is a group of ancient, pre-Incan towns located in Peru in Apurimac Region, Aymaraes Province, Yanaca District [1]. These towns were located in the area surrounding the present-day town of Yanaca in the Andes mountain range, between the Quechua and Suni regions [1]. Before the Incan civilization had settled the area, there were various peoples that populated the region, like the Quechuas, Pocras, Aucarunas, and Aymaras [1].

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TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates14.2175° S, 73.1411° W

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