1 Nuevo Sol Monolith of Kuntur Wasi

Reverse

Monolith of Kuntur Wasi

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 NUEVO SOL
KUNTUR WASI
S. XI - III a.C.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KUNTUR WASI or "Casa del Cóndor" was a ceremonial center where rituals of veneration took place over several periods from the 11th to the 3rd century BC. It is located on the Cerro La Copa, in the region of Cajamarca.
The piece shows the largest monolith with two engraved faces, discovered in 1946. On one of them appears a standing character with feline features and two types of eyes, one round surrounded by a snake and the other rectangular in shape.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

KUNTUR WASI ou "Casa del Cóndor" était un centre cérémonial où des rituels de vénération se déroulaient sur plusieurs périodes du 11ème au 3ème siècle avant JC. Il est situé sur le Cerro La Copa, dans la région de Cajamarca.
La pièce montre le plus grand monolithe avec deux faces gravées, découvert en 1946. Sur l'une d'elles apparait un personnage debout avec des traits de félins et deux types d’œil, un rond entouré d’un serpent et l’autre de forme rectangulaire.

Interesting fact

The Monolith of Kuntur Wasi, featured on the 1 Nuevo Sol coin, is a pre-Inca archaeological site located in the Andes mountains of Peru. It is believed to have been built by the Wari culture in the 7th century AD and served as a ceremonial center. The site features a large stone monolith, which is surrounded by a series of terraces and structures. The coin's design highlights the cultural significance of this site and showcases Peru's rich history and heritage.

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