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Inca Uyo Archaeological Site

In the Aymara language Inca Uyo means “dwelling or place of the Inca.” The site is well recognized for its Inca building style and its use of stone materials. Archaeological excavations took place at least twice in the 20th century, and from these it was learned that the ruins formed part of a major collection of ceremonial buildings. Click to read more…

Cutimbo Archaeological Complex

One of the most important funeral centers in the Peruvian highlands, Cutimbo was found to have ties to the dominions of the Lupacas and Collas. Click to read more…

Sillustani

Sillustani is an extensive network of “chullpas” or stone burial towers located on a plateau overlooking Lake Umayo. The tombs date from the 12th to the 14th centuries, belonging to the Kolla culture (1200-1450 AD) that developed in the area to the north of the lake. Click to read more…

Mauka Llajta

A conglomeration of stone structures made from slate, Mauka Llajta was possibly used as living area due to the great quantity of circular, semi-circular and quadrangular ruins. At this site there’s evidence of 5 stone funeral towers or “chullpas.” Click to read more…

Inti Uyo

Fragments of pottery from the Chiripa, Tiahuanaco, Collao and Inca culture have been found at Inti Uyo. The site was discovered in 1968 from information provided by a school student. Click to read more…

Pucará Archaeological Complex

This site is believed to have been an important ceremonial center for the Pucará culture. Construction started in 80 BC but the complex reached its peak between 250 BC and 380 AD. Two distinct areas stand out: a ceremonial sector and an urban sector. The first is the most important. Click to read more…

Molloko Archaeological Site

Molloko is located in the village of Caritamaya, in the sector known as Mayca Amaya. In a place called Kenko, near the ravine of a mountain, you can find 4 “chullpas” or burial towers: two circular and two quadrangular. Click to read more…