Huaricoto

Located at 2750 meters above sea level in the Callejón de Huaylas valley, Huaricoto contains thirteen overlapping ceremonial structures near the Santa River.

The ceremonial center operated between 2796 BC and 200 BC, featuring twelve ritual hearths that were used for religious ceremonies during the Late Archaic period.

Archaeologists discovered evidence of ceremonial fire altars where priests conducted rituals involving food offerings, textiles, and objects from distant regions.

The archaeological site requires protection measures as it faces deterioration risks due to its proximity to agricultural fields and residential buildings.

Researchers found a central hearth with an underground ventilation duct, distinguishing it from the other twelve hearths discovered at the location.

Location: Ancash department

GPS coordinates: -9.32000,-77.60000

Latest update: April 29, 2025 03:38