Pukara (Sandia)
Archaeological site in Peru
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Pukara (Quechua for fortress,[3] Hispanicized spelling Pucara) is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,200-metre (13,800 ft) high, with an archaeological site on top. It is located in the Puno Region, Sandia Province, Patambuco District, southwest of Patambuco. The pre-Inca funerary site is also known as Trinchera (Spanish for trench). The place was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 296/INC-2003 by the National Institute of Culture. It consists of tombs, walls, houses, squares and tunnels.[1][4]
| Pukara | |
|---|---|
  Pukara Location within Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,200[1] m (13,800 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14°23′05″S 69°37′33″W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru |
| Parent range | Andes |
