Hatun Machay

Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hatun Machay (possibly from Quechua hatun big, mach'ay cave)[2][3] is a rock forest with archaeological remains in Peru. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral No. 944/INC-2010 on May 7, 2010. Hatun Mach'ay is situated on the western side of the Cordillera Negra in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Pampas Chico District, at a height of about 4,200 metres (13,780 ft).[1]

Coordinates10°5′24″S 77°20′50″W
Height4,200 metres (13,780 ft)[1]
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Location Peru
Ancash Region, Recuay Province
Coordinates10°5′24″S 77°20′50″W
Height4,200 metres (13,780 ft)[1]
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