Kanichi, Peru

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Kanichi
Location Peru, Ayacucho Region, Lucanas Province
Region Andes
Coordinates 14°23′03″S73°57′26″W / 14.38417°S 73.95722°W / -14.38417; -73.95722

Kanichi (from Ayacucho Quechua, [1] Hispanicized spelling Caniche) is an archaeological site in Peru. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by RDN No. 197/INC on April 2, 2003. Kanichi lies in the Ayacucho Region, Lucanas Province, Carmen Salcedo District. [2] [3]

The archaeological complex, which is about 200,000 square meters, [4] was influenced by the Wari and Chanka cultures. [4] The complex includes a variety of buildings including Chullpas, religious and ceremonial buildings, service centers, and a water system of wells and springs. [4]

Kanichi is open to tourists from 6am to 6pm. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Diccionario: Quechua - Español - Quechua, Simi Taqe: Qheswa - Español - Qheswa" (PDF). Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua. Gobierno Regional del Cusco, Perú: Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua. 2005. see: khamuchiy
  2. ↑ El Peruano, Normas Legales, p. 243765, May 8, 2003, Lima
  3. ↑ "Complejo Arqueológico de Caniche". mincetur. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Complejo Arqueológico de Caniche". Turismoi.pe Tu destino es viajar (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-05-02.


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