Quri Winchus
Archaeological site in Peru
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Quri Winchus (Quechua quri gold, winchus hummingbird,[3][4] "gold hummingbird", hispanicized spellings Cori Vinchos, Cori-Vinchos, Corivinchos) is an archaeological site with remains of circular buildings of the Wanka period in Peru. It is located in the Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District. The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral Nacional No. 925 on September 18, 2001.[1] It is situated at a height of 3,850 m (12,630 ft) at the foot of a mountain named Winchus (Vinchos).[2]
LocationPeru, Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District
Height3,850 m (12,630 ft)[2]
Area2.2 ha (5.4 acres)
| Quri Winchus | |
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 Interactive map of Quri Winchus | |
| 11°51′20.6″S 75°44′48.8″W | |
| Cultures | Wanka[1] |
| Location | Peru, Junín Region, Jauja Province, Canchayllo District |
| Site notes | |
| Height | 3,850 m (12,630 ft)[2] |
| Area | 2.2 ha (5.4 acres) |
