Kanichi, Peru

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]

For the dog breed, see Caniche.
Kanichi
LocationPeru, Ayacucho Region, Lucanas Province
RegionAndes
Coordinates14°23′03″S 73°57′26″W

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


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