Ventanillas de Otuzco
Partial view of the archaeological site. | |
Ventanillas de Otuzco Shown within Peru | |
| Location | Peru Los Baños del Inca District, Cajamarca Province |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 7°07′33″S 78°27′28″W / 7.1259°S 78.4577°W |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Early Intermediate |
| Cultures | Chavín – Moche |
Ventanillas de Otuzco are a Peruvian archaeological site located in the district of Baños del Inca, 8 km northwest of the city of Cajamarca.
Location
It is located near the Otuzco village in Baños del Inca District 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) northeast of the city of Cajamarca. The site is located on volcanic rock, covering an area of about 1,700 square metres (18,000 sq ft).[1][2]
Chronology
It has an antiquity of 300BCE - 200CE of the Early Intermediate period.
References
- ^ "Ventanillas De Otuzco" (in Spanish). Mincetur. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ Ponce 2009.
Sources
Ponce, Victor Miguel (Winter 2009), "The Necropolis of Otuzco, Northern Peru", South American Explorer (89), archived from the original on 25 January 2014
External links
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