Pirqa Pirqa, Archaeological site and tourist attraction in Uchumarca, Peru
Pirqa Pirqa is an archaeological site in the mountains overlooking the Chivane River with multiple stone structures and platforms. The structures were built using traditional dry-stone masonry, where stones were stacked without mortar.
Settlement at this location began during the Chavin period around 800 BC and continued through the Wari and Chimu cultures until 1476 AD. Each era left its own buildings and marks on the site.
The structures show how different peoples of the region developed their building methods over thousands of years. You can see on the walls how each culture had its own way of stacking and fitting stones together.
The site is open year-round and is supported by an onsite museum. Guided tours help visitors understand the different structures and their historical importance.
The main platform displays stone fitting of such precision that blocks lock together without mortar. This building method has survived centuries in the harsh mountain environment.
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