Wanakawri (Cusco) facts for kids
For the archaeological site in the Huánuco Region, Peru, see Wanakawri, Huánuco.
Quick facts for kids Wanakawri |
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A view of Cusco and the mountains southeast of it
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| Elevation | 4,089 m (13,415 ft) |
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| Language of name | Quechua |
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 Wanakawri
Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province |
| Parent range | Andes |
Wanakawri (Quechua, also spelled Guanacaure, Guanacauri, Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanacaure, Wanacauri, Wanakaure, Wanakauri) is an archaeological site and a legendary mountain in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, in the districts San Jerónimo and San Sebastián, and in the Paruro Province, Yaurisque District. The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4,089 metres (13,415 ft) high and one of the highest elevations near Cusco.
Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture.
Gallery
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Guaman Poma 1615: "IDOLOS DE LOS INGAS INTI, UANACAURI, TAMBOTOCO" (Idolos de los Incas Inti, Wanakawri, Tampu T'uqu)
See also
In Spanish: Huanacaure para niños
- Anawarkhi
- Araway Qhata
- Muyu Urqu
- Pachatusan
- Pikchu
- Pillku Urqu
- Sinqa
- Wayna Tawqaray
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