Cutimbo Explained

Cutimbo
Map Type:Peru
Relief:yes
Coordinates:-16.0208°N 70.0022°W
Location:Peru, Puno Region
Region:Andes
Builder:Colla Kingdom
Occupants:Colla, Lupaca, Inca

Cutimbo (possibly from Quechua for giant armadillo)[1] is an archaeological site with stone tombs (chullpa) and cave paintings in Peru.[2]

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.

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Notes and 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. Web site: COMPLEJO ARQUEOLOGICO DE CUTIMBO . Mincetur . 2018-04-09.