Pumawasi, Anta

This article is about the cave with pre-Columbian rock-art in the Anta Province, Cusco Region, Peru. For other uses, see Pumawasi.

Pumawasi

Location	Peru, Cusco Region, Anta Province, Chinchaypujio District
Region	Andes
Coordinates	13°32′36″S 72°15′50″W
Length	22m
Width	30m
Height	19m
Site notes
Archaeologists	Silvia Flores Delgado
Public access	yes

Pumawasi (Quechua (Quechua puma cougar, puma, wasi house, "puma house") is a rocky cave with pre-Columbian rock-art in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Anta Province, Chinchaypujio District. Pumawasi lies in the north of the district, west of the mountain Yuraqqaqa (Yurajaja, Yurajqaqa).

The cave is about 22 metres (72 ft) deep, 19 metres (62 ft) and measures about 30 metres (98 ft) at its widest point. It was used as a burial ground, among other uses, as evidenced by human bone remains.

See also

• Killarumiyuq
• Tampukancha
• Qollmay