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Archaeological site in Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Markahirka or Marka Hirka (Quechua marka village, Ancash Quechua hirka mountain,[1][2] "village mountain", Hispanicized spellings Marca Jirca, Marcajirca) is an archaeological site with cave paintings and stone tombs (chullpa) on a mountain of the same name in Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, in the districts of Cajay and Masin. It is situated at a height of 3,580 metres (11,745 ft).[3][4] Markahirka is also a good viewpoint with views into the Puchka valley (Puchca) and to the towns of Huari (Wari) and Huachis (Wachis).
Alternative name | Marcajirca |
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Location | Peru, Ancash Region, Huari Province |
Coordinates | 9°22′14.65″S 77°7′47.50″W |
Area | 13 ha |
Height | 3,580 metres (11,745 ft) |
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