Qechuyoq

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Qechuyoq is the principal complex within the Inca agricultural-terracing site of Moray in Peru, known for its concentric circular depressions used for sophisticated crop experimentation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Inca architectural complex
archaeological site
associatedWith Inca agronomy
pre-Columbian agricultural innovation
civilization Inca Empire
climateFunction microenvironment diversification
temperature gradient creation
country Peru
culturalContext Andean agriculture
design concentric rings
elevationRelative below surrounding plateau
hasFeature agricultural terraces
circular depressions
concentric circular terraces
hasPart central circular platform
terrace levels
heritage Inca agriculture
heritageStatus important Inca agricultural heritage site
knownFor experimental agriculture
sophisticated agricultural engineering
locatedIn Cusco Region
Sacred Valley
surface form: Sacred Valley of the Incas
material earthworks
stone terraces
partOf Inca agricultural-terracing site of Moray
Moray
researchInterest ancient climate adaptation strategies
archaeology of agriculture
shape circular
timePeriod Andean Late Horizon
surface form: Late Horizon (Inca period)
topography depression
tourism archaeological tourist attraction
usedFor agricultural research
crop experimentation
microclimate testing

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