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What was Oruro's name during the Inca Empire?

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Uru Uru was the name of Oruro during the Inca Empire. The city was founded in the 15th century by the Inca emperor Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui. Uru Uru was an important center of trade and commerce during the Inca Empire. The city was also a center of religious worship. The Incas built a number of temples and shrines in Uru Uru.
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