Wanakawri (Cusco)
Archaeological site in Peru
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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]
Language of nameQuechua
LocationCusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru
| 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
Guaman Poma 1615: "IDOLOS DE LOS INGAS INTI, UANACAURI, TAMBOTOCO" (Idolos de los Incas Inti, Wanakawri, Tampu T'uqu)
