Wanakawri (Cusco) Explained

Wanakawri
Elevation M:4089
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Language:Quechua
Location:Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru
Map:Peru
Map Size:240
Coordinates:-13.5944°N -71.9056°W

Wanakawri (Quechua, also spelled Guanacaure, Guanacauri, Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanacaure, Wanacauri, Wanakaure, Wanakauri) is an archaeological site[2] and a legendary mountain in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, in the districts San Jerónimo and San Sebastián, and in the Paruro Province, Yaurisque District.[3] [4] The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4089m (13,415feet) high[5] and one of the highest elevations near Cusco.[4]

Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. PNUD-INDECI, Estudio del Mapa de Peligros de la Ciudad del Cusco, Proyecto: Ciudades Sostenibles. Cusco 2004 (in Spanish)
  2. http://www.drc-cusco.gob.pe/index.php/zonas-sitios-arqueologicos-valle-cusco/importancia-za-valle-cusco?showall=&start=10 drc-cusco.gob.pe/
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Cusco Province (Cusco Region)
  4. http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=3658 mincetur.gob.pe
  5. PNUD-INDECI, Estudio del Mapa de Peigros de la Ciudad del Cusco, Proyecto: Ciudades Sostenibles. Cusco 2004 (in Spanish)