Pukará de Copaquilla, Pre-Hispanic fortress in Putre, Chile.
The fortification contains 400 circular enclosures with stone floors, positioned on a hilltop surrounded by cliffs at 3000 meters elevation point.
Built during the 12th century, the fortress received restoration work from the University of Tarapaca in 1979 and became a National Monument in 1983.
The name Copaquilla derives from Quechua language meaning 'ash-colored dust', referring to the characteristic color of the local soil.
The archaeological site stands 100 kilometers northeast of Arica and visitors can reach it through Route 11-CH connecting to the Bolivian border.
Below the fortress lies a 150-meter deep canyon with agricultural terraces that served as cultivation areas for the ancient inhabitants.
Location: Putre
GPS coordinates: -18.39361,-69.64139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:12
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