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Waqrapukara
🇵🇪 Peru
Waqrapukara or Waqra Pukara (possibly from Quechua waqra horn, pukara fortress, "horn fortress") is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Acomayo Province, Acos District. It lies near the Apurímac River. At 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) above sea level. It was built by the Canchis, who constructed the circular buildings, and later conquered by the Incas. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site by the Ministry of Culture in July 2017. The building is said to be an Inca sanctuary.
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Waqrapukara ranks #4,675 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #17 of the 18 mapped in Peru. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,645 times in the last 60 days, more than 62% of the atlas. The nearest day-trip guide is Cusco, 64 km away. See how Peru compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Waqrapukara?
Waqrapukara stands in Peru, at -14.01988°, -71.69382°.
How famous is Waqrapukara?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,675 of 8,134 worldwide, and #17 in Peru. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Waqrapukara?
Pikillaqta, about 45 km away.
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