| 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 (fromAyacucho Quechua,[1] Hispanicized spellingCaniche) is an archaeological site inPeru. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by RDN No. 197/INC on April 2, 2003. Kanichi lies in theAyacucho Region,Lucanas Province,Carmen Salcedo District.[2][3]
The archaeological complex, which is about 200,000 square meters,[4] was influenced by theWari andChanka cultures.[4] The complex includes a variety of buildings includingChullpas, 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]
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