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Wilcahuaín

Wilcahuaín, Willcahuaín, or Huilcahuaín is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of .

Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture. It was possibly built ca. 1100 AD.

The site can be reached by 15-passenger van from the city. Fare is 2.50 Soles. The last half of the route is on very rough road.

Etymology

Wilcahuaín possibly comes from Quechua willka grandchild; great-grandson; minor god; holy; sacred or Anadenanthera colubrina (a tree), and Ancash Quechua wayi house.

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