Wilcahuaín facts for kids
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 Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Ancash Region |
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| Region | Andes |
| Coordinates | 9°29′00″S 77°30′40″W / 9.4833°S 77.5112°W |
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| Founded | 1100 |
| Cultures | Wari |
Wilcahuaín, Willcahuaín, or Huilcahuaín is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located near the village of Paria, 7 km northwest of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of 3,400 m (11,200 ft).
Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture. It was possibly built ca. 1100 AD.
Etymology
Wilcahuaín possibly comes from Quechua willka grandchild; great-grandson; minor god; holy; sacred or Anadenanthera colubrina (a tree), and Ancash Quechua wayi house.
See also
In Spanish: Huilcahuaín para niños
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