Markapukyu, Archaeological site in Pasco, Peru.
Located at high altitude in the Peruvian Andes, Markapukyu features stone platforms and agricultural terraces spread across multiple levels of construction.
The site displays architectural elements linked to the Inca civilization during their territorial expansion through the central regions of ancient Peru.
The stone structures at Markapukyu indicate a complex society that combined agricultural practices with ceremonial spaces for community gatherings.
Visitors need to arrange transportation to reach this remote location and should bring warm clothing, water, and supplies as no facilities exist on site.
The agricultural terraces of Markapukyu demonstrate advanced engineering methods that allowed cultivation at extreme altitudes in the Andes mountains.
Location: Pasco
GPS coordinates: -10.49040,-76.19646
Latest update: April 1, 2025 07:13
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