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Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pukarani (Aymara pukara fortress or a mountain of protection,[2] -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with a fortress", Hispanicized spelling Pucarani) is a mountain with an archaeological site of the same name in the Andes of Peru, about 4,301.9 m (14,114 ft) high. It is located in the Puno Region, Lampa Province, Nicasio District.[3]
Pukarani | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,301.9 m (14,114 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 15°14′28″S 70°16′40″W |
Geography | |
Location | Peru, Puno Region, Lampa Province |
Parent range | Andes |
The archaeological site of Pukarani was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 79.[4] It lies north of the mountain and archaeological site of Intikancha.
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