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The Archaeological Complex of Sóndor was an Andean ceremonial center of great concentration of energy where the Chanka - Inca culture met.
The Complex was the place that originally hosted the Chanka culture (1100-1400 AD) and was later occupied by the Incas (1400-1532). Their constructions of pyramidal form, are surrounded by walls and terraces that end at plateaus of ample open spaces.
Because of the shape of the central pyramid and its view towards the Pacucha lagoon, Sóndor would have been a religious center, a place where ritual parties were held in each of the solstices and equinoxes. The meeting of distant communities was also held in the complex. For these reasons it is said that in this place it became an Andean ceremonial center where there is a great concentration of energy. In the present, the villagers continue visiting the Sóndor to perform rituals called "pagapus".
Located at 3,200 meters above sea level and 10 minutes far from the city of Andahuaylas in the department of Apurimac, Sóndor has a central pyramid of 500 steps that culminates in a Huaca, where it is believed that human sacrifices were made.