Wanakawri (Cusco)

Wanakawri (Quechua, also spelled Guanacaure, Guanacauri, Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanacaure, Wanacauri, Wanakaure, Wanakauri) is an archaeological site[2] 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.[3][4] The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4,089 metres (13,415 ft) high[5] and one of the highest elevations near Cusco.[4]

Wanakawri
A view of Cusco and the mountains southeast of it
Highest point
Elevation4,089 m (13,415 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°35′40″S 71°54′20″W
Naming
Language of nameQuechua
Geography
Wanakawri is located in Peru
Wanakawri
Wanakawri
Peru
LocationPeru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province
Parent rangeAndes

Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture.[2]

See also

References

  1. PNUD-INDECI, Estudio del Mapa de Peligros de la Ciudad del Cusco, Proyecto: Ciudades Sostenibles. Cusco 2004 (in Spanish)
  2. drc-cusco.gob.pe/ "Distrito de San Sebastián - Sitio Arqueológico de Wanakauri", retrieved on February 13, 2014(in Spanish)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cusco Province (Cusco Region)
  4. mincetur.gob.pe "Cerro Huanacaure", retrieved on February 13, 2014 (in Spanish)
  5. PNUD-INDECI, Estudio del Mapa de Peigros de la Ciudad del Cusco, Proyecto: Ciudades Sostenibles. Cusco 2004 (in Spanish)


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