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Wanakawri, Cusco

Wanakawri
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A view of Cusco and the mountains southeast of it
Highest point
Elevation 4,089 m (13,415 ft) 
Coordinates 13°35′40″S 71°54′20″W / 13.59444°S 71.90556°W / -13.59444; -71.90556Coordinates: 13°35′40″S 71°54′20″W / 13.59444°S 71.90556°W / -13.59444; -71.90556
Geography
Wanakawri is located in Peru
Wanakawri
Wanakawri
Peru
Location Peru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province
Parent range Andes

Wanakawri (Quechua, also spelled Guanacaure, Guanacauri, Huanacaure, Huanacauri, Wanacaure, Wanacauri, Wanakaure, Wanakauri) is an archaeological site and a legendary mountain in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, in the districts San Jerónimo and San Sebastián, and in the Paruro Province, Yaurisque District. The mountain with the archaeological remains is 4,089 metres (13,415 ft) high and one of the highest elevations near Cusco.

Wanakawri was one of the most important wak'as of the Inca culture.

Guaman Poma 1615: "IDOLOS DE LOS INGAS INTI, UANACAURI, TAMBOTOCO" (Idolos de los Incas Inti, Wanakawri, Tampu T'uqu)



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