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There is considerable debate among researchers regarding the purpose and origin of these artifacts. Some posit that they represent an abandoned, lost city, possibly a spiritual or ceremonial center. Others, including engineer Arlland Andrews, suggest that the site mirrors ancient water and land management systems, functioning as a scale model of a larger landscape.
Altogether, these findings challenge the assumption that the Inca culture was the original or sole ancient civilization in the region. The architectural style, use of materials, and carving techniques point to a much older, mysterious civilization responsible for classic structures such as Machu Picchu and other megalithic sites like Sakai Wan and Oante Tambo.