Ingapirca
Archaeological site in Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ingapirca?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the mountain in town and the archaeological site in Ecuador. For other uses, see Inka Pirqa.
Ingapirca (Kichwa: Inka Pirka, "Inca wall") is a town in Cañar Province, Ecuador, and the name of the older Inca ruins and archeological site nearby.[1][2]
Quick Facts Region, Coordinates ...
Hatun Cañar / Inka Pirka | |
Region | Cañar Province |
---|---|
Coordinates | 2°32′54.9168″S 78°52′18.768″W |
History | |
Cultures | Inca |
Site notes | |
Public access | yes |
Website | http://www.complejoingapirca.gob.ec/ |
Close
These are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador.[3] The most significant building is the Temple of the Sun, an elliptically shaped building constructed around a large rock.