Viracochapampa facts for kids
Wall in Wiracochapampa
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 Location in Peru
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| Alternative name | Wiracochapampa |
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| Location |  PeruHuamachuco, La Libertad |
| Coordinates | 7°47′15.6″S 78°02′47.4″W / 7.787667°S 78.046500°W |
| History | |
| Periods | Middle Horizon |
| Cultures | Wari culture |
Viracochapampa, also known as Huiracochapampa or Wiracochapampa, is an exciting archaeological site in Peru. Its name might come from the Quechua words wiraqucha (meaning mister, sir, or even god) and pampa (meaning plain). It was once a large complex of buildings built by ancient people before the Inca Empire.
This site was an important administrative center for the Wari culture. The Wari were a powerful civilization in the Andes Mountains. Viracochapampa is located about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) north of the town of Huamachuco. You can find it in the La Libertad area of Peru, high up at about 3,070 meters (10,072 feet) above sea level.
When Was Viracochapampa Built?
Viracochapampa was used during a time called the Middle Horizon period. Experts like Dorothy Menzel and John Rowe helped figure out this timeline. The site was active from the late Middle Horizon 1B period into the early part of period 2A. This means people lived and worked there during the 7th and 8th centuries AD.
See also
In Spanish: Huiracochapampa para niños
