Kuntur Wasi, Ceremonial complex in San Pablo, Peru
The archaeological site stretches across 13 hectares on a hilltop at 2300 meters elevation, featuring four terraced levels connected by stone staircases.
Archaeological excavations in 1989 revealed eight intact tombs containing the oldest forged gold artifacts in the Americas, dating back 2800 years.
The stone monoliths at Kuntur Wasi display feline and serpent designs similar to those found at Chavin de Huantar, indicating strong cultural connections.
The site museum exhibits stone sculptures, ceramics, and precious metalwork in three halls, with a 15-minute walking path leading to the archaeological complex.
Four different pre-Inca cultures utilized this strategic location at the headwaters of the Jequetepeque River as a ceremonial and political center.
Location: Cajamarca Department
Location: San Pablo Province
GPS coordinates: -7.12936,-78.84519
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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