Cumbemayo
Cumbemayo or Cumbe Mayo is an archaeological site located 20 kilometers southwest of the city of Cajamarca in Peru at 3,500 meters of elevation. Built around 1500 B.C.E, it comprises aqueducts, a grotto and petroglyphs; all within an area of rock formations.
Partial view of aqueduct at Cumbemayo. | |
Shown within Peru | |
| Alternative name | Cumbe Mayo |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru Cajamarca Province, Cajamarca |
| Coordinates | 07°11′23″S 78°34′26″W |
| Type | Aqueduct, Temple, Petroglyphs |
| History | |
| Builder | Cajamarca culture |
| Founded | 1500 BCE |
| Site notes | |
| Archaeologists | Julio C. Tello |
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