Kalasasaya, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Bolivia
Kalasasaya is a low platform mound with a large courtyard, constructed from alternating courses of large and small stones.
The site dates back to at least 2000 BC, making it one of the oldest known architectural structures in South America.
Kalasasaya is part of the Tiwanaku Site near Tiwanaku, Bolivia, which was an important regional power in the southern Andes.
The site is open to the public and can be visited as part of a tour of the Tiwanaku Site.
Kalasasaya is known for its precise astronomical alignments, which suggest that it was used as a calendar.
Location: Tiwanaku Municipality
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