kanchaQancha
KanchaQancha is a toponym used in the Andean region to refer to several archaeological sites. The name derives from Quechua elements kancha, meaning enclosure or courtyard, and qancha (often rendered in Spanish as cancha), which can denote a storehouse or a compound. The combination typically signals an enclosed building complex or a group of structures arranged around courtyards. The form Kancha Cancha is a common variational spelling in field reports and local inscriptions.
The exact location and attribution of sites named KanchaQancha vary, as the term is widely used across
Architectural characteristics commonly associated with kanchaQancha sites include stone and adobe masonry, rectangular enclosures, terraces, staircases,
Significance and interpretation of KanchaQancha sites depend on their specific regional context, excavation results, and stylistic