Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta (Quechua piki flea, llaqta a place (village, town, community, country, nation), "flea place", also spelled Piki Llacta, Pikillacta, Piquillacta, Piquillaqta) is a large Wari culture archaeological site 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Cusco in the Quispicanchi Province.
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| Location | Quispicanchi Province, Cusco Region, Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Andes |
| Coordinates | 13°37′00″S 71°42′53″W |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | 34.208 km2 (13.208 sq mi) |
| History | |
| Founded | 500 |
| Abandoned | 1200 |
| Periods | Middle Horizon |
| Cultures | Wari culture |
Pikillaqta is a village of the Wari people. Wari was the centre village and other cities like Pikillaqta were influenced by it. The Wari also inhabited many other sites around the area. The site was occupied from about 550 to 1100 AD. Its main use was for ceremonies and the site was not complete when it was abandoned.
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