Rumicolca, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Lucre District, Peru
The stone structures of Rumicolca stand at 3,198 meters elevation in the Andes mountains, featuring walls and platforms of precise construction methods.
The site demonstrates two distinct construction periods, with initial development by the Wari civilization around 600 AD and subsequent modifications by the Inca Empire.
The name Rumicolca originates from Quechua language elements, where rumi refers to stone and qullqa indicates a storage or deposit structure.
Located east of Lake Huacarpay, visitors can access the archaeological site through the main road connecting Cusco to Puno during daylight hours.
The structure functioned as both an aqueduct system for water distribution to Pikillaqta and a control point for travelers between different regions.
Location: Lucre District
Location: Cusco Department
Location: Quispicanchi Province
Elevation above the sea: 3,198 m
GPS coordinates: -13.62167,-71.70759
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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