Rúpac, Pre-Inca archaeological site in Huaral Province, Peru.
Located at 3,400 meters above sea level, Rúpac contains 50 kullpi buildings and 25 chullpa structures spread across four distinct sectors on the mountain summit.
The Los Atavillos culture established this settlement around 800 AD, following their migration from Lake Titicaca during the expansion of the Huari-Tiahuanaco Empire.
The kullpis and chullpas at Rúpac served as spaces for ancestor worship and funerary ceremonies, where food preparation and textile production supported these rituals.
The journey to Rúpac requires a three-hour uphill trek from Pampas town, with temperatures ranging from 18°C during day to 7°C at night.
The stone structures rise up to 10 meters high and demonstrate the construction methods developed by the Los Atavillos culture for high-altitude environments.
GPS coordinates: -11.32537,-76.80446
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:43
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