Piruro — Wikipedia

Piruro (possibly from Quechua for whorl) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Tantamayo District. The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral No. 533/INC on June 18, 2002. The complex consists of two parts named Piruro I and Piruro II. This archaeological zone has had a long occupation: Its first vestiges date from 3000 to 2500 years B.C. (Final Preceramic), and they extend until the Inca Empire (Late Horizon). The Fortress of Piruro II can be found on the right side of the river Tantamayo over 3.8 km...