Qenko Explained

Q'enqo
Alternate Name:	Qenqo, Qenko, Kenko, Quenco
Map Type:	Peru
Relief:	yes
Coordinates:	-13.5106°N -71.9717°W
Location:	Cusco
Type:	Temple
Epochs:	Late Horizon
Cultures:	Inca

Q'enqo,^[1] Qenko,^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} Kenko,^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} or Quenco^[11] (all from Quechua for "zig-zag")^[12] is an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, about 6 km north east of Cusco. The site was declared a Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of the Cusco Region by the National Institute of Culture.

It is one of the largest huacas (holy places) in the Cusco Region. Many huacas were based on naturally occurring rock formations. It was believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place.^[13]

A tunnel runs inside the huaca with a large gutter on one side, leading to a room containing a ceremonial table with niches on either side. The discovery of many bones within the gutter leads experts to believe this room was the site of ritual sacrifices. One of the niches was used to place mummies while another contained a large silver plate which reflected the sun's rays into the room.

See also

• Amaru Marka Wasi

Notes and References

1. https://www.cusco.info/saqsaywaman.htm Cusco Info - Saqsaywaman
2. Book: Legault, Alain. Peru. 1999. Ulysses Travel Guides. 9782894641224. 196. en.
3. Book: Yogerst, Joe. Traveler's Companion Peru. Mellin. Maribeth. 1999. Globe Pequot Press. 9780762703609. 134. en.
4. Web site: SITIO ARQUELÓGICO DE QENKO. MINCETUR. es. 2017-05-30.
5. Book: Kennedy, Maryanne. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru. 2008. Penguin. 9780756650667. 165. en.
6. Book: Jenkins, Dilwyn. The Rough Guide to Peru. 2003. Rough Guides. 9781843530749. 138. en.
7. Book: Sarmiento de Gamboa, Pedro. The History of the Incas. registration. Bauer. Brian S.. Smith. Vania. 2007. University of Texas Press. 9780292714854. 155, 233. en.
8. Book: Gauldie, Robin. Peru. 2006. New Holland Publishers. 9781845373887. 55. en.
9. Book: Christie, Jessica Joyce. Memory Landscapes of the Inka Carved Outcrops. 2015. Lexington Books. 9780739194898. 62, 69. en.
10. Book: Dean, Carolyn J.. A Culture of Stone: Inka Perspectives on Rock. 2010. Duke University Press. 0822393174. en.
11. Book: Peru 1:100 000, Cusco (28-s). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
12. Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
13. Book: Incas: lords of gold and glory . Time-Life Books . New York . 1992 . 143 . 0-8094-9870-7 . registration .