Ruins of Quilmes, Archaeological site in Calchaquí Valleys, Argentina.
The settlement stretches across terraced buildings, defense structures, stone walls, and agricultural areas on the eastern slope of Alto Rey Mountain at 1,850 meters elevation.
The Quilmes people inhabited this settlement from 800 CE until 1665, when Spanish forces led by Francisco Mercado y Villacorta defeated the native population.
The settlement features an interpretation center with four exhibition rooms displaying artifacts, visual displays, and educational materials about the indigenous Quilmes civilization.
The archaeological complex opens daily for guided tours, located 20 kilometers from Amaicha del Valle and 180 kilometers from San Miguel de Tucumán.
The buildings were constructed in deep pits below ground level to protect inhabitants from extreme weather conditions, with walls extending upward to support lightweight roofs.
GPS coordinates: -26.46381,-66.03796
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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