Qenko

Qenko, meaning zig-zag, is a large rock and tunnels located about 4 miles from Cuzco. It was built by the Incas and is believed to have been used for ceremonial purposes. The site is one of the largest ceremonial places in the Cuzco region. The site is covered with carvings that cannot be identified. Archaeologists do not know when this site was built, because there is such little evidence left behind. At the site, there is a series of under ground tunnels, which is perhaps where the name Qenko came from since it means zig-zag. There is also a design of channels that were carved into the rocks which could also be the origin of the name Qenko. The site was most likely only used for rituals or sacrifices, but the exact reason is still unknown. Today, the site is a tourist attraction and an archaeological research site.

By: Ceci Carrington