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For the archaeological site in the Puno Region, Peru, see Q'inq'u.
Q'enqo
Monoliths at Qenko
Q'enqo is located in Peru
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Alternative nameQenqo, Qenko, Kenko, Quenco
Location Peru
Cusco
Coordinates13°30′38″S 71°58′18″W / 13.51056°S 71.97167°W / -13.51056; -71.97167
TypeTemple
History
PeriodsLate Horizon
CulturesInca

Q'enqo,[1][2] Qenko,[3][4][5][6][7] Kenko,[8][9][1][10][11] or Quenco[12] (all from Quechua for "zig-zag")[13] is an archaeological site in the Sacred Valley of Peru located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District,[5] about 6 km north east of Cusco. The site was declared a Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of the Cusco Region by the National Institute of Culture.[5]

It is one of the largest huacas (holy places) in the Cusco Region. Many huacas were based on naturally occurring rock formations. It was believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place.[11]

A tunnel runs inside the huaca with a large gutter on one side, leading to a room containing a ceremonial table with niches on either side. The discovery of many bones within the gutter leads experts to believe this room was the site of ritual sacrifices. One of the niches was used to place mummies while another contained a large silver plate which reflected the sun's rays into the room.

  • Underground shrine
    Underground shrine

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Christie, Jessica Joyce (2015). Memory Landscapes of the Inka Carved Outcrops. Lexington Books. pp. 62, 69. ISBN 9780739194898.
  2. ^ "Cusco Info - Saqsaywaman". Archived from the original on 2023-10-04. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ^ Legault, Alain (1999). Peru. Ulysses Travel Guides. p. 196. ISBN 9782894641224.
  4. ^ Yogerst, Joe; Mellin, Maribeth (1999). Traveler's Companion Peru. Globe Pequot Press. p. 134. ISBN 9780762703609.
  5. ^ a b c "SITIO ARQUELÓGICO DE QENKO" (in Spanish). MINCETUR. Archived from the original on 2018-08-19. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
  6. ^ Kennedy, Maryanne (2008). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru. Penguin. p. 165. ISBN 9780756650667.
  7. ^ Jenkins, Dilwyn (2003). The Rough Guide to Peru. Rough Guides. p. 138. ISBN 9781843530749.
  8. ^ Sarmiento de Gamboa, Pedro; Bauer, Brian S.; Smith, Vania (2007). The History of the Incas. University of Texas Press. pp. 155, 233. ISBN 9780292714854.
  9. ^ Gauldie, Robin (2006). Peru. New Holland Publishers. pp. 55. ISBN 9781845373887.
  10. ^ Dean, Carolyn J. (2010). A Culture of Stone: Inka Perspectives on Rock. Duke University Press. ISBN 0822393174.
  11. ^ a b Incas: lords of gold and glory. New York: Time-Life Books. 1992. pp. 143. ISBN 0-8094-9870-7.
  12. ^ Peru 1:100 000, Cusco (28-s). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  13. ^ Teofilo Laime Ajacopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyayk'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
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