Tipón Archaeological Park
Tipón · Tipon
Wari → Inca 1100–1480 CE·Wari → Inca·🇵🇪 Cusco (Quispicanchi Province), Peru
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About Tipón Archaeological Park
Inca royal estate with 13 terraces and 13 polished stone fountains maintaining laminar flow year-round, hydraulic laboratory, Inca Pachacuti.
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Why it mattersArchaeological landmark for Wari → Inca in Cusco (Quispicanchi Province); type-site demonstrating royal hydraulic estate and regional exchange.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and chronology of Tipón Archaeological Park within Wari → Inca 1100–1480 CE
- 02Relationship to neighboring polities
Theories
- 01Wari → Inca ceremonial center for royal hydraulic estate
- 02Regional capital controlling trade and tribute network
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.1100–1480 CE
- Period
- Wari → Inca 1100–1480 CE
- Culture
- Wari → Inca
- Builders
- Wari then Inca
- Purpose
- Royal hydraulic estate
- Rediscovered
- 19th c Squier
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c.1100–1480 CE
Tipón Archaeological Park construction phase
20th century
Modern excavations
On the ground
Structures & features
13.5736° S · 71.7856° W · 3250 m · 2 mapped features
Tipón Archaeological Park central feature
featureMain architectural feature
13.5736° S · 71.7856° WTipón Archaeological Park secondary sector
sectorSecondary sector
13.5726° S · 71.7846° W
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