Pumapunku, Archaeological site in Bolivia
Pumapunku is a large temple complex that's part of the Tiwanaku Site near Tiwanaku, Bolivia.
Inca traditions mention it as the place where Viracocha, their deity, created the ancestral people of all ethnicities and sent them out to populate the world.
The culture that built Pumapunku was anything but primitive, featuring remarkably advanced construction techniques given the time period.
The structure features massive stones each weighing more than 44 tons.
Its H-shaped architectural design is unique among the ancient civilizations in this region.
Length: 116.7 m
Width: 167.36 m
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