Wanakawri (Cusco)

For the archaeological site in the Huánuco Region, Peru, see Wanakawri, Huánuco.

Wanakawri (Quechua, also spelled Guanacaure, Guanacauri, Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanacaure, Wanacauri, Wanakaure, Wanakauri) is an archaeological site^[2] and a legendary mountain in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, in the districts San Jerónimo and San Sebastián, and in the Paruro Province, Yaurisque District.^[3][4] The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4,089 metres (13,415 ft) high^[5] and one of the highest elevations near Cusco.^[4]

Wanakawri
A view of Cusco and the mountains southeast of it
Highest point
Elevation	4,089 m (13,415 ft)[1]
Coordinates	13°35′40″S 71°54′20″W
Naming
Language of name	Quechua
Geography
Wanakawri Peru
Location	Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru
Parent range	Andes

Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture.^[2]

Gallery

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  Guaman Poma 1615: "IDOLOS DE LOS INGAS INTI, UANACAURI, TAMBOTOCO" (Idolos de los Incas Inti, Wanakawri, Tampu T'uqu)

See also

• Anawarkhi
• Araway Qhata
• Muyu Urqu
• Pachatusan
• Pikchu
• Pillku Urqu
• Sinqa
• Wayna Tawqaray