Monoliths at Qenko
| |
  Shown within Peru | |
| Alternative name | Qenqo, Qenko, Kenko, Quenco |
|---|---|
| Location |  PeruCusco |
| Coordinates | 13°30′38″S 71°58′18″W / 13.51056°S 71.97167°W / -13.51056; -71.97167 |
| Type | Temple |
| History | |
| Periods | Late Horizon |
| Cultures | Inca |
Q'enqo,[1][2] Qenko,[3][4][5][6][7] Kenko,[8][9][1][10][11]orQuenco[12] (all from Quechua for "zig-zag")[13] is an archaeological site in the Sacred ValleyofPeru 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]
 | This Peruvian geography article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
