Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇵🇪 Cuzco, Peru
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About Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46)
Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) at Cuzco, Peru is a Neolithic (regional) earthwork of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 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 mattersSouthern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) at Cuzco, Peru is a Neolithic (regional) earthwork of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 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. 800 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.4068° S · 72.2790° W · 439 m · 3 mapped features
Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) Main Earthwork Feature
earthworkPrimary earthwork feature at Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.4067° S · 72.2789° WSouthern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) defining settlement or ritual space
13.4069° S · 72.2789° WSouthern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Cuzco Sanctuary II — Cuzco (55-46) ceremonial landscape
13.4067° S · 72.2790° W