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Archaeological site in Peru
Cutimbo
Partial view of the archaeological site of Cutimbo.
Cutimbo is located in PeruCutimboShown within Peru
LocationPeru, Puno Region
RegionAndes
Coordinates16°01′15″S 70°00′08″W / 16.02083°S 70.00222°W / -16.02083; -70.00222
History
BuilderColla Kingdom
Associated withColla, Lupaca, Inca

Cutimbo (possibly from Quechua for giant armadillo) is an archaeological site with stone tombs (chullpa) and cave paintings in Peru.

It is located in the Puno Region, Puno Province, Pichacani District. The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of Peru by the National Institute of Culture.

See also

References

  1. Fabián Potosí C. et al., Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador: Kichwa Yachakukkunapa Shimiyuk Kamu, Runa Shimi - Mishu Shimi, Mishu Shimi - Runa Shimi. Quito (DINEIB, Ecuador) 2009. (Kichwa-Spanish dictionary), p. 86. kutimpu: armadillo grande.
  2. ^ "COMPLEJO ARQUEOLOGICO DE CUTIMBO". Mincetur. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
Archaeological sites in Peru


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