Muyu Urqu

Muyu Urqu (Quechua muyu circle, urqu mountain,^[2] "circle mountain", Hispanicized spellings Muyuorco, Muyuorcco, Muyu Orcco, Muyu Orco, also Muyu Orqo, Muyuorqo, Muyu Urqo) is an archaeological site and a prominent hill in Peru.^[1][3] It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Santiago District,^[4] east of the mountain Araway Qhata, at the right bank of Watanay River. The mountain with the archaeological remains is about 3,400 metres (11,155 ft) high.

Elevation3,400 m (11,200 ft)^[1]

Coordinates13°32′33″S 71°57′23″W

Language of name

Quechua

LocationPeru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province

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Muyu Urqu
A view of Cusco and the mountains southeast of it. Muyu Urqu is the lowest hill on the left.
Highest point
Elevation	3,400 m (11,200 ft)[1]
Coordinates	13°32′33″S 71°57′23″W
Naming
Language of name	Quechua
Geography
Muyu Urqu Location within Peru
Location	Peru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province
Parent range	Andes

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