Waullac, Archaeological site in Independencia, Peru.
Waullac is an archaeological site that contains five chullpas arranged in rows from north to south, each with two or three levels. These structures are connected by intermediate areas where niches and small windows are visible.
The site dates to 600 CE during the Wari period, when a major civilization held influence throughout the Ancash region. The founding of this complex shows its importance as a center for social and cultural activities in that ancient era.
The site shows signs of ritual practices, particularly through an upright Wanka stone positioned near a small altar. These elements suggest that religious ceremonies took place here and the location held sacred meaning for its ancient inhabitants.
The site lies about 2 km east of Huaraz main square and can be reached by car in roughly 15 minutes or on foot in about 35 minutes. The path runs through the valley, so visitors should be prepared for altitude and uneven ground.
The grounds extend across roughly one square kilometer along the banks of the Paria River. The elevation of about 3,100 meters offers a view across the valley and shows why this location was both strategically and spiritually important to the ancient people who built it.
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