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Tarawasi GHJ7+G98, Limatambo 08640, Peru Last Updated: 10/06/2026 |
| Tarawasi, also known as Tarahuasi, is an archaeological complex in Peru. Located in the Cusco region, Anta province, Limatambo district, approximately 72-80 km from the city of Cusco, it is one of the finest examples of Inca stone construction. It is characterized by its precise polygonal stonework, where the stones fit together perfectly without any binding material. | |
| Tarawasi was built during the reign of the Inca king Pachacuti (Pachacuteq) (c. 1438–1471) and was once an important ceremonial and religious center. It features two ceremonial platforms, with trapezoidal niches in the walls intricately carved in a pattern of panels or cushions. These niches are adorned with images of flower petals formed by their combination. | |
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