Pinkuylluna

Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pinkuylluna[1] or Pinkulluna (Quechua, Hispanicized spellings Pincuylluna, Pinculluna) is an archaeological site on a mountain of the same name in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Ollantaytambo District.

LocationPeru
Coordinates13°15′22″S 72°15′40″W
PartofOllantaytambo Archaeological Park
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Pinkuylluna
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LocationPeru
RegionCusco Region
Coordinates13°15′22″S 72°15′40″W
Part ofOllantaytambo Archaeological Park
History
CulturesInca
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It is situated between the rivers Patakancha (Patacancha) and Willkanuta, northeast of the town Ollantaytambo.[2]

Etymology

The name "Pinkuylluna" derives from the Pinkuyllu, a type of flute found throughout the Andes. It is unknown if literal Pinkuyllu were played at the site, as the name may be a reference to the prominent local mountain winds.

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