Iskanwaya, Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Cordillera Real, Bolivia.
The ruins of Iskanwaya stretch across 13 hectares on a mountain ridge, featuring over 70 stone buildings with rectangular rooms arranged around patios.
Dating from 1145 to 1425, the Mollo culture constructed this citadel using slate stone blocks and developed an intricate network of irrigation canals.
The site contains numerous burial grounds, storerooms, and plazas that demonstrate the sophisticated urban planning of pre-Inca civilizations in the region.
Visitors need to coordinate with residents of Aucapata for access to the site, as formal tourist infrastructure and guides are currently limited.
The settlement maintained a complex water system sourced from Naranjani stream, supporting a population of 3000 people at its peak.
Location: Bolivia
GPS coordinates: -15.49472,-68.67306
Latest update: March 14, 2025 04:54
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