Choquequirao Puquio facts for kids
 Location in Peru
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| Location |  PeruCusco Province, Cusco |
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| Coordinates | 13°30′42.99″S 71°57′1.93″W / 13.5119417°S 71.9505361°W |
| Type | Settlement |
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| Cultures | Inca |
Choquequirao Puquio is an ancient site in Peru. It is an archaeological site, which means it's a place where people lived long ago. Archaeologists study these sites to learn about the past.
The name Choquequirao Puquio comes from the Quechua language. Chuqi means metal or precious metal, like gold. K'iraw means a crib or cot. Pukyu means a spring or a well. So, the name might mean something like "metal crib spring" or "gold cot well," hinting at its features or importance.
This site is located in the Cusco Region of Peru. Specifically, it's in the Cusco Province, in the San Sebastián District. You can find it north of the town of San Sebastián.
See also
In Spanish: Choquequirao Puquio para niños
- Inkilltambo
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