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For the archaeological site in the Puno Region, Peru, see Q'inq'u.
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Q'enqo
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Monoliths at Qenko
Qenko is located in Peru
Qenko
Location in Peru
Alternative name Qenqo, Qenko, Kenko, Quenco
Location  Peru
Cusco
Coordinates 13°30′38″S 71°58′18″W / 13.51056°S 71.97167°W / -13.51056; -71.97167
Type Temple
History
Periods Late Horizon
Cultures Inca

Q'enqo, Qenko, Kenko, or Quenco (all from Quechua for "zig-zag") is an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, about 6 km north east of Cusco. The site was declared a Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of the Cusco Region by the National Institute of Culture.

It is one of the largest huacas (holy places) in the Cusco Region. Many huacas were based on naturally occurring rock formations. It was believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place.

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  • Altar subterraneo

    Underground shrine

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Kenko para niños

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