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Tiwanaku Archaeological Site

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Tiwanaku Archaeological Site

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    October 26, 2024

    Tiwanaku [...] is an important pre-Columbian ruin site near the town of Tiawanacu in western Bolivia. As one of the most important archaeological sites in South America, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Tiwanaku was the urban center of the Tiwanaku state and thus an architectural monument, pilgrimage destination and political and economic center all in one. Only about 7% of the former city has been uncovered and examined by archaeologists.

    The core of the ruin site is located east of the present-day town of Tiawanacu. The most important areas of this core are seven stone and earth structures, which are now known as the semi-subterranean temple, Kalasasaya, Putuni, Chunchukala, Kherikala, Kantatayita and Akapana. A little further southwest lies Pumapunku.

    Tiwanaku is an indigenous symbol within Bolivia, but globally the ruin site is more famous for the monumental structure Pumapunku. Tiwanaku is particularly known for its architecture and the very fine stonework that can be found in building blocks and architecture as well as in stone sculptures. According to the Viracocha legend, the construction of Tiwanaku is said to have begun under the "religious signature" of the god Viracocha.

    Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiwanaku

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      October 26, 2024

      Absolutely worth seeing and not overrun by tourists.

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