Urco, Archaeological site in Calca District, Peru.
The ruins contain agricultural terraces and stone structures positioned at an elevation of 2926 meters in the Sacred Valley region.
The settlement flourished between the 12th and 15th centuries as part of the Inca Empire's network of agricultural and ceremonial centers.
The agricultural terraces demonstrate the advanced farming methods developed by the Inca civilization to cultivate crops in mountainous terrain.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through local trails from Calca town, which serves as the main access point for exploration.
The structures and terraces of Urco provide evidence of engineering techniques that enabled farming at high altitudes in the Andes Mountains.
Location: Calca District
Location: Calca Province
Location: Cusco Department
Elevation above the sea: 2,926 m
GPS coordinates: -13.32152,-71.98446
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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