Cochasquí — Wikipedia

Cochasquí is an archaeological site located in the northern Ecuadorian Highlands, in the Pichincha province. It lies in the slopes of mount Mojanda, an inactive volcano, 52 km north of Quito (32 miles), the capital city of Ecuador. The site rests at at 3,040 metres (9,970 ft) above sea level. It is known for its 15 truncated pyramids with access ramps and its at least 15 earthen mounds. It was built by the Caranqui people during the Integration period, between 1250 and 1550 AD. In its heyday, there would have been a big town around the mound complex. This kind of site with monumental...