Pukara, Víctor Fajardo
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This article is about the archaeological site in the Víctor Fajardo Province, Ayacucho Region, Peru. For other uses, see Pukara (disambiguation).
Pukara (Quechua for fortress)[2] is an archaeological site in the Ayacucho Region in Peru. It is located in the Víctor Fajardo Province, Sarhua District. The site lies on the bank of the Lucanamarca River, west of Qaracha River, spread over three mountain tops at an altitude of 3,860 metres (12,664 ft) .[1][3]
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Location | Peru, Ayacucho Region |
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Region | Andes |
Coordinates | 13°38′45″S 74°22′50″W |
Height | 3,860 metres (12,664 ft)[1] |
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