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Fuerte de Samaipata

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Rank: 1001 UNESCO
Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Bolivia
Description:
The archaeological site of Samaipata consists of two parts: the hill with its many carvings, believed to have been the ceremonial centre of the old town (14th–16th centuries), and the area to the south of the hill, which formed the administrative and residential district. The huge sculptured rock, dominating the town below, is a unique testimony to pre-Hispanic traditions and beliefs, and has no parallel anywhere in the Americas. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Fuerte de Samaipata", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.