Qillqatani
Archaeological site in Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Qillqatani (Aymara qillqaña to write, -ta a suffix to indicate the participle, -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one with something written", Hispanicized Qelqatani, Quelcatani) is an archaeological site in Peru.[3] It is located above the Rio Chila, in the Puno Region, El Collao Province, Santa Rosa District, at a height of about 5 m (16 ft) above the riverbed.[2] Qillqatani is surrounded by dry puna.[2]
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Qillqatani | |
Alternative name | Qelqatani |
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Location | Peru, Puno Region |
Region | Lake Titicaca basin |
Coordinates | 16°56′58″S 69°53′22″W[1] |
Altitude | 4,420 m (14,501 ft)[2] |
Area | 200 m2 (2,153 sq ft)[2] |
History | |
Founded | c. 7500 BP |
Abandoned | 1472 AD[2] |
Site notes | |
Archaeologists | Mark Aldenderfer |
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The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of Peru.[4] Qillqatani is known for its elaborate rock art panels.