Monolithic Stela Circle South — Cusco (Cusco)
Monolithic Stela Circle South Site
Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)·Local Neolithic·🇵🇪 Cusco, Peru
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About Monolithic Stela Circle South — Cusco (Cusco)
Monolithic Stela Circle South in Cusco, Peru is a Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Local Neolithic culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Local Neolithic site illustrating Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) temple-complex traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Monolithic Stela Circle South
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Local Neolithic
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 3000 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Local Neolithic
- Purpose
- Defensive enclosure and administrative site
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 3000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
12.7779° S · 71.7126° W · 513 m · 3 mapped features
Monolithic Stela Circle South — Principal Feature
structurePrimary temple-complex feature at Monolithic Stela Circle South
12.7771° S · 71.7118° WMonolithic Stela Circle South — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Monolithic Stela Circle South
12.7786° S · 71.7132° WMonolithic Stela Circle South — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Monolithic Stela Circle South
12.7768° S · 71.7136° W