Usqunta (also spelled ''Oscconta, Osqonta'' or ''Uscunta'') is an archaeological site in the
Ayacucho Region in
Peru
, image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg
, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = National seal
, national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by ''Resolución Directoral National'' No. 024/INC on January 12, 2009.
[Resolución Viceministerial No. 459-2011-VMPCIC-MC] Usqunta is located in the
Lucanas Province, on the border of the districts of
Aucara,
Cabana and
Lucanas. It is situated on a mountain of that name (also spelled ''Osconta'' or ''Usjunta'') which reaches about above sea level.
[escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lucanas Province 2 (Ayacucho Region)]
The prehispanic sites named Usqunta I and Usqunta II are also known as Inti Watana II and Inti Watana III.
[
]
References
{{Archaeological sites in Peru
Archaeological sites in Peru
Archaeological sites in Ayacucho Region
Mountains of Peru
Mountains of Ayacucho Region