Pumawasi, Anta
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This article is about the cave with pre-Columbian rock-art in the Anta Province, Cusco Region, Peru. For other uses, see Pumawasi.
Pumawasi (Quechua (Quechua puma cougar, puma, wasi house,[1] "puma house") is a rocky cave with pre-Columbian rock-art in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Anta Province, Chinchaypujio District. Pumawasi lies in the north of the district, west of the mountain Yuraqqaqa (Yurajaja, Yurajqaqa).
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Location | Peru, Cusco Region, Anta Province, Chinchaypujio District |
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Region | Andes |
Coordinates | 13°32′36″S 72°15′50″W |
Length | 22m |
Width | 30m |
Height | 19m |
Site notes | |
Archaeologists | Silvia Flores Delgado |
Public access | yes |
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The cave is about 22 metres (72 ft) deep, 19 metres (62 ft) and measures about 30 metres (98 ft) at its widest point. It was used as a burial ground, among other uses, as evidenced by human bone remains.[2]