Inkojen arkeologiset kohteet Perussa

Inca & Ichma Heritage Sites

This collection highlights Peru's diverse pre-Columbian history, spanning prominent Inca and Ichma archaeological sites. It includes the agricultural terraces of the Sacred Valley, the sophisticated hydraulic engineering of Tipón, and the monumental adobe structures of Paramonga and Pakatnamu. Along the Inca Trail, discover well-preserved ruins like Wiñay Wayna and the intricate astronomical carvings of the Sayhuite Monolith. These sites showcase ancient architectural innovation, ranging from mountain-side citadels to coastal administrative centers.

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Sacred Valley of the Incas

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, or the Urubamba Valley, is a valley in the Andes of Peru, north of the Inca capital of Cusco.

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Tipón

Tipón is a sprawling early fifteenth-century Inca archaeological site that is situated between 3,250 metres and 3,960 metres above sea…

Johnattan Rupire / cc-by-sa-4.0

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Huaycán de Pariachi

Archaeological site featuring ruins and cultural remains of the Ichma and Inca cultures, including pyramids, ceremonial structures, and ancient roads.

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Wiñay Wayna

Wiñay Wayna is an Inca ruin along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. It is built into a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River.

Steve Pastor / CC BY 3.0

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Puyupatamarca

Puyupatamarca or Phuyupatamarca is an archaeological site along the Inca Trail in the Urubamba Valley of Peru.

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Sayhuite

Sayhuite is an archaeological site 47 kilometres east of the city Abancay, about 3 hours away from the city of Cusco, in the province…

Steve Pastor / CC BY 3.0

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Intipata

Inca archaeological site located near Machu Picchu featuring extensive agricultural terraces built into a steep mountainside overlooking the Urubamba River.

Sophie Robson / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Paramonga Fortess

Paramonga was an important city constructed at the border of the former Kingdom of Chimor in Peru during the late Intermediate Period,…

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Pakatnamu

Large archaeological complex in the Jequetepeque Valley containing over 50 truncated pyramids. It served as a major religious and administrative center for the Moche, Lambayeque, and Chimu cultures.