Verified14.1740° S · 71.3770° W · 3450 m
Raqchi
Raqchi (raqchi-cusco)
Classic·Maya/Andean; Inca·🇵🇪 Peru, Cusco, Peru
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About Raqchi
Raqchi — Inca Temple of Wiracocha 92×25 m with 12 m central adobe wall on andesite base and 12 columns — largest Inca roofed building.
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Why it mattersKey reference for regional chronology and architectural phasing.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Function vs symbolic meaning
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre model
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c.600–900 CE (Classic)
- Period
- Classic
- Culture
- Maya/Andean; Inca
- Builders
- Regional builders
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and administrative center
- Abandoned
- c.900 CE
- Rediscovered
- 20th century; INAH/Proyecto excavations
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.600 CE
Initial construction
c.900 CE
Major refurbishment and abandonment
1970s
Modern excavation and consolidation
On the ground
Structures & features
14.1740° S · 71.3770° W · 3450 m · 2 mapped features
Raqchi Cusco — Principal
structurePrimary structure at raqchi-cusco
14.1730° S · 71.3760° WRaqchi Cusco — Ancillary
complexSecondary plaza at raqchi-cusco
14.1751° S · 71.3778° W
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