New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇵🇪 Cuzco, Peru
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About New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17)
New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) at Cuzco, Peru is a Chalcolithic (regional) geoglyph of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for sanctuary and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersNew Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) at Cuzco, Peru is a Chalcolithic (regional) geoglyph of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for sanctuary and as
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.3323° S · 71.2651° W · 402 m · 3 mapped features
New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) Main Geoglyph Feature
geoglyphPrimary geoglyph feature at New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.3323° S · 71.2651° WNew Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) defining settlement or ritual space
13.3324° S · 71.2651° WNew Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Cuzco Sanctuary A — Cuzco (55-17) ceremonial landscape
13.3322° S · 71.2652° W