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Wiraqucha Pirqa

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Wiraqucha Pirqa (Quechua "wall of Viracocha")[1] is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Huancavelica Region, Huaytara Province, Quito-Arma District, at a height of 3,781 metres (12,405 ft). There is a little pre-Hispanic town and a stone forest containing caves with cave paintings.[2]

LocationPeru
RegionHuancavelica Region, Huaytara Province, Quito-Arma District
Height3,781 metres (12,405 ft)
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Wiraqucha Pirqa
Wiraqucha Pirqa is located in Peru
Wiraqucha Pirqa
Location within Peru
13.5307°S 75.3456°W / -13.5307; -75.3456
LocationPeru
RegionHuancavelica Region, Huaytara Province, Quito-Arma District
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Height3,781 metres (12,405 ft)
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