Yanaca, Archaeological site in Yanaca District, Peru.
Located at 3,500 meters above sea level in the Andes mountains, Yanaca contains stone structures, terraces, and irrigation systems from ancient civilizations.
The Wari civilization established Yanaca between 700 and 900 AD as an administrative center, later modified by the Inca Empire until 1532.
The archaeological remains at Yanaca demonstrate the agricultural practices of pre-Columbian societies through their system of agricultural terraces and water channels.
Travelers can reach Yanaca by taking ground transportation from Abancay to Curahuasi for 45 minutes, followed by a 30-minute journey to the site.
The mountain Condorccarcca near Yanaca functioned as both a ceremonial location and an astronomical observation point for tracking seasonal patterns.
Location: Yanaca District
Location: Apurimac Department
GPS coordinates: -14.21778,-73.14111
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:16
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