According to research; the history of Pukara is divided into at least six major epochs, not counting the conquest by the Spanish. Epoch 1, the initial pre-Pukara occupation, which dates from about 1400 BC. Epoch 2, the middle pre-Pukara occupation, which is dated from 1400 - 850 BC based upon the Qaluyu and Chiripa ceramics found in the Northern and SouthWestern Basin. Epoch 3, the pre-Pukara to Pukara transition, which dates from about 850 - 200 BC based on ceramic cross - dating. Epoch 4, the classic Pukara phase, which dates from about 200 BC - AD 100. During this time period the Kalasaya was built and the earlier pyramid at the site was covered. Epoch 5, the Pukara / abandonment of the site, which is dated to about AD 100 based upon radiocarbon dating. Epoch 6- Then after being abandoned, Pucará was unoccupied until about AD 1250. Then it was occupied by the Qolla of the Northern Titicaca Basin. They occupied the terraces and slopes at the foot of Calvario Hill and Peñon. Then in about AD 1450 the Qolla kingdom was conquered by Inka Pachacuti and then later reconquered by Thupa Inka in AD 1471 after a Qolla rebellion. Researchers from the University of California at Santa Barbara in cooperation with INC have been doing a great amount of research of this area. They have an excellent web site regarding their research at: http://titicaca.ucsb.edu/pukara/ We of course, have had only a brief tour of the area and can only provide a few photos for your enjoyment. We visited this ruins on April 21, 2006 at 10:00AM.
|
 |
| Pucará Archaeological Ruins Below Peñon Hill |
|---|
 |  |
| Pukara Site Sign | Pig Grazing On Site |
|---|---|
 |  |
| Colonial Church Ruins | Colonial Church Ruins |
 |  |
| Central Sunken Court Kidder Area VI Colonial Church In Background South Court Behind Church | Central Sunken Court Kidder Area VI Colonial Church In Background South Court Also Sunken |
 |  |
| Central Sunken Court Doorway Detail | Central Sunken Court Doors At Cardinal Directions |
 |  |
| Central Sunken Court Doors At Cardinal Directions | Central Sunken Court Doors At Cardinal Directions |
 |  |
| Local Birds | Qolla Terraces |
 |  |
| Qolla Terraces | Qolla Terraces |
