Inca-Caranqui, Archaeological site in Caranqui, Ecuador
The Inca-Caranqui archaeological site contains ancient stone walls and a large ceremonial pool measuring 10 meters by 16 meters at 2,299 meters elevation.
The location served as the northernmost Inca Empire outpost and was integrated into the empire shortly before the Spanish conquest of 1533.
This settlement features numerous earthen mounds called tolas, dating from 1200 to 1500 CE, which functioned as platforms for elite residences and ceremonies.
Visitors can examine two remaining standing walls and the semi-subterranean pool, discovered in 2008, which represents the main religious center of the settlement.
The ceremonial pool at Inca-Caranqui stands out among Inca sites for its exceptional size, indicating its use for large-scale gatherings and important rituals.
Location: Caranqui
GPS coordinates: 0.32194,-78.12167
Latest update: April 21, 2025 03:44
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