Chachapuya

/ˌtʃɑːtʃəˈpuːjə/ noun

Definition

A member of a pre-Incan people from the highlands of Peru, or the language they spoke.

Etymology

From Spanish 'Chachapoya,' the name of an indigenous Peruvian ethnic group. The etymology of the original Quechua or local language name is uncertain but may relate to geographic or cultural descriptors.

Kelly Says

The Chachapoya built incredible cliff cities and are famous for their white buildings and mysterious stone statues—they're sometimes called the 'Cloud Warriors' because they lived so high in the mountains!

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