Wayna Tawqaray
Archaeological site in Peru
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Wayna Tawqaray (Quechua wayna young, young man, tawqaray heap, pile,[1] also spelled Wayna Taucaray) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, San Sebastián District, about 5 km southeast of the center of Cusco.[2] Wayna Tawqaray is situated at a height of about 3,600 metres (11,811 ft) on the slope of the mountain Tawqaray (Taucaray).[3] The mountain with the archaeological remains lies southeast of the mountain Araway Qhata and the hill Muyu Urqu, above the river Watanay.
| Wayna Tawqaray | |
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Looking southeast across Cusco and San Sebastián towards the mountain Tawqaray (center). Wayna Tawqaray is visible on its slope. Muyu Urqu is on the right. | |
 Interactive map of Wayna Tawqaray | |
| 13°32′40″S 71°56′19″W | |
| Location | Peru, Cusco Region, Cusco Province |
| Region | Andes |
| Site notes | |
| Height | 3,600 metres (11,811 ft) |
