qullqas
Qullqa, plural qullqas, is a Quechua term used by archaeologists and historians to designate a type of storehouse in the central Andes during the late pre-Columbian and Inca periods. The word is generally understood to mean a repository or warehouse for goods and supplies.
Qullqas served as the state’s repositories for surplus goods, most commonly agricultural produce such as maize,
In terms of architecture and layout, qullqas varied regionally but were typically built as stone or adobe
Archaeological investigations across Peru and neighboring regions have identified remains and features interpreted as qullqas, though