Choquepuquio
Archaeological site in Peru
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Choquepuquio[1][2][3] (possibly from Quechua chuqi metal, gold (Aymara), every kind of precious metal, pukyu spring, well)[4][5][6] is an ancient Wari site in Peru in the valley of Cusco. These extensive ruins are situated in the Quispicanchi Province, Lucre District, near the village of Huacarpay and the homonymous lake.[7]
CulturesWari
LocationHuacarpay, Quispicanchi Province, Cusco Region, Peru
RegionAndes
BuiltApproximately 400 CE
| Choquepuquio | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Choquepuquio | |
| Cultures | Wari |
| Location | Huacarpay, Quispicanchi Province, Cusco Region, Peru |
| Region | Andes |
| History | |
| Built | Approximately 400 CE |
| Abandoned | Approximately 1530 CE |
The site dates back to c. 400 CE and lasted into the Colonial Period before its abandonment around 1530 CE.