1 Nuevo Sol Huarautambo

Reverse

Huarautambo archeological site

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Huarautambo
S. XII - XVI d.C.
1 NUEVO SOL

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The archaeological site of Huarautambo is located in the Pasco region between Cusco and Cajamarca, east of the Andes, at an altitude of 3,600 m.
The Huarautambo sanctuary was built between the 12th and 16th centuries. It is separated from Astobamba by a river that can be crossed by a magnificent Inca bridge.
This unique archaeological site reflects a vision clearly linked to the cult of water. The central building features a beautiful fountain fed by a spring high up in the mountains.

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Le site archéologique de Huarautambo est est situé dans la région de Pasco entre Cusco et Cajamarca, à l'est de la Cordillère des Andes, à une altitude de 3 600 m.
Le sanctuaire de Huarautambo a été construit entre le XIIe et le XVIe siècle. Il est séparé d’Astobamba par une rivière que l'on peut traverser grace à un magnifique pont Inca.
Ce site archéologique unique reflète une vision clairement liée au culte de l'eau. Dans le bâtiment central se trouve une belle fontaine alimentée par une source située dans les hauteurs.

Interesting fact

The 1 Nuevo Sol (Huarautambo) 2015 coin from Peru features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features the image of a traditional Andean textile, known as a "huarautambo," which is a intricate and colorful pattern that represents the connection between the past and the present. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Peru, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item, but it also serves as a symbol of Peruvian culture and history.

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