There is a door in this area, small and low, which is in the Ichma style of architecture. The third area contains special architectural details that indicate it was probably used for private religious ceremonies. The curaca and his court would be located on the large elevated platform in this area during these events. In addition it was probably used for public religious ceremonies and banquets. A single entrance to the compound takes you into the first area, a large plaza where the curaca would hold audiences with the people to receive tribute.
The palace was constructed in either the intermediate late period (900-1450 AD) or early in the Late horizon period (1450 – 1532 AD) with four distinct areas. Still, it makes for an impressive site to be seen in its current state. His decision to restore the site has come under criticism with the new thinking in archaeology. Puruchuco is a Quechua word meaning something similar to “feathered hat” or “feathered helmet.”Įxcavation and restoration of the Palace began in the 1950s under the direction of Dr. A nice museum is also located on the site with many objects discovered during excavation and restoration of the palace and cemetery. Secondly there is a vast cemetery that was used for the burial of the Inca and their elite. Some think the palace was entirely Incan while others think is was first used by an Ichma chief and subsequently taken over by the Inca curaca, a local magistrate.
There is some discrepancy in the literature about this palace. The first and most obvious part is the restored palace. The Huaca Puruchuco consists of two distinct parts. Our second visit is to Huaca Puruchuco located in the district of Ate - Vitar.
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