Tambo Inga, Archaeological site in Puente Piedra, Peru.
Tambo Inga is an archaeological site in Puente Piedra with structures made of adobe, stone, and clay walls divided across three distinct sectors. The remains show buildings that served both administrative and ceremonial functions.
The site was built between 1475 and 1480 during the reign of Tupac Yupanqui and served as an administrative center near the Chillon River. It was part of the expanding Inca network of control points along the coastal valley.
The burial sites reveal funeral customs with pottery, textiles, and jewelry that show how important this location was for ceremonial practices. Visitors can observe at the excavation areas how people placed valued objects with their deceased.
The site sits next to built-up areas and is vulnerable to damage, so visitors should move carefully and respect the boundaries. It helps to visit during daylight hours when there is enough light to explore the three sectors effectively.
Excavations in 2017 revealed Cuchimilco figurines and ceremonial ceramics that show this location had a special role in burial rituals. These artifacts differ from other Inca sites and point to local craft traditions specific to this place.
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