Machu Pirqa
Archaeological site in Peru
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Machu Pirqa (Quechua machu old, old person, pirqa wall,[1] "old wall", hispanicized spelling Machupirca) is an archaeological site of the Chachapoyas culture in Peru. It is located in the Amazonas Region, Chachapoyas Province, Magdalena District.[2] Machu Pirqa is situated at a height of about 1,900 metres (6,234 ft) on the left bank of the river Kuntichaka (Condechaca), an affluent of the Utcubamba River.[2]
LocationPeru
Height1,900 metres (6,234 ft)
 Interactive map of Machu Pirqa | |
| Location | Peru |
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| Region | Amazonas Region, Chachapoyas Province, Magdalena District |
| Height | 1,900 metres (6,234 ft) |
