Tiwanaku
- States
- Bolivia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2000
- Location
- Province of Ingavi, Department of La Paz
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- -16.55833333, -68.67778
- Last Visited
- 2024
- UNESCO ID
- 567
- WH Site
- 567
Tiwanaku, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bolivia, is an ancient pre-Columbian archaeological site renowned for its monumental stone architecture and cultural legacy. Flourishing between 300 and 1000 CE, it features the iconic Gateway of the Sun, massive monoliths, and intricate carvings, reflecting the sophistication of the Tiwanaku civilization. Recognized by UNESCO in 2000, it offers insight into one of South America’s earliest urban societies. The site remains a powerful symbol of Bolivia’s indigenous heritage.
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