Today, we'll be examining a site located approximately five kilometers inside Peru, near Lake Titicaca, just over the border with Bolivia. The place is called Kenawani, which is also the name of the village where it's situated. The specific name of this site remains unknown despite its appearance in internet photographs around five to six years ago, with my first visit occurring just last year. This marks our second exploration of this distinctly megalithic site, whose creators are unidentified. While some speculate it to be an Inca construction, it bears no resemblance to anything else in the Inca realm. Others suggest it may be a Tiwanaku culture creation, yet nothing similar exists at Tiwanaku or Pumapunku.
The site is made from volcanic tuff, a type of compressed volcanic ash believed to be millions of years old, visible against the backdrop of a nearby volcano. This relatively soft material easily erodes, as evidenced by the steps I walked up. The site is theorized to have been some form of stadium, featuring a curious semi-circle that some believe to be the podium. However, who built this stadium and for what purpose remains a mystery. The junctions of vertical and horizontal surfaces are notably curved, not sharp right angles, suggesting sophisticated construction techniques unlikely to be achieved with simple hand tools.
The steps are sized for human use, facing Lake Titicaca. Remarkably, the semi-circular area exhibits extraordinary acoustic properties, amplifying sound significantly when spoken from a specific point, especially while kneeling. Despite its fascinating aspects, little information about Kenawani can be found online, with most references pointing to the small town rather than the megalithic site.
The site features numerous staircases, offering a glimpse into its extensive use and the evident weathering over time. Its orientation towards Lake Titicaca hints at a significant connection with the region's ancient cultures, including Tiwanaku and Pumapunku. An attempt to explore a cave entrance was thwarted by overwhelming odors from garbage and misuse as a restroom.
A new perspective was offered by my quadcopter, named Horus, which captured the scale and enigmatic nature of this seldom-visited site, located off the main highway connecting Copacabana in Bolivia with Puno in Peru. Despite extensive aerial exploration, no additional structures were discovered atop the site.
Filmed in October of 2018, my continued search for information about this peculiar site has been challenging. Having first encountered it through photographs years ago, the mystery surrounding Kenawani persists. Future explorations will extend beyond Peru and Bolivia to include Mexico, Egypt, Turkey, India, Malta, and other Middle Eastern locations, with the goal of uncovering more ancient, enigmatic sites. Upcoming videos and a related book available on Amazon, titled "Lost Ancient Technology of Peru and Bolivia Volume 2," will delve further into the mysteries of Kenawani and other intriguing locations near Lake Titicaca.
Unknown Creators and Purpose: The Quenuani site, with its megalithic structures, remains a mystery in terms of its creators and original purpose. While some speculate it could be an Inca or Tiwanaku culture creation, its unique features do not align with known constructions from these civilizations, suggesting a possibly unknown or much older origin.
Volcanic Tuff Construction: The site is constructed from volcanic tuff, a material formed from compressed volcanic ash. This choice of material is fascinating because it indicates the ancient builders not only had knowledge of this relatively soft and workable material but also chose it for its specific qualities, despite the challenges of erosion it presents.
Acoustic Properties: One of the most intriguing aspects of the site is its remarkable acoustic properties, particularly in a semi-circular area believed to be a podium or central feature of the stadium-like structure. The design enhances sound significantly, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of acoustics by the builders, which could imply the site had a ceremonial or communal gathering purpose.
Megalithic Scale with Precision: The site's construction showcases a blend of megalithic scale and precision engineering. The curvatures where vertical and horizontal surfaces meet, avoiding sharp right angles, indicate an advanced level of craftsmanship and understanding of structural stability, uncommon in known ancient constructions in the region.
Limited Documentation and Recognition: Despite its impressive features and the potential insights it could offer into ancient Andean cultures, Kenawani remains largely undocumented and unrecognized in mainstream archaeological and historical studies. The site's existence is barely noted online, and most information relates to the small village nearby rather than the megalithic site itself. This lack of recognition and documentation adds a layer of mystery and highlights the need for further exploration and study.
