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Peru to open Uyo Uyo archaeological site to tourists

Archaeology and history buffs will have to add one more stop to their lists of ancient sites to visit in Peru: Uyo Uyo.

Peru to open Uyo Uyo archaeological site to tourists
Archaeological site in the Valle del Colca will be restored and prepared for the arrival
of historically minded tourists [Credit: Picasa/Anabel Sancho]
The Uyo Uyo archaeological site (not to be confused with the disputed phallic ruins at Inca Uyo near Puno or the Nigerian city of Uyo) is located in the Valle del Colca. According to Andina, the site is a pre-Inca citadel that contains houses, a plaza, and an observatory.

Andina reports that the restoration work on the site lasted three years and cost around S/. 3.5 million. By the end of the month, authorities are hoping to see all that hard work pay off— the complex is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, Nov. 28. The restoration and prepartation of the site for tourist activity included the construction of an information center, a cafe, bathroom facilities, and parking for visiting vehicles.

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