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Morro Solar
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Morro Solar (morro in Spanish means: a rounded promontory) is a headland, situated in the district of Chorrillos, to the south of Lima, Peru.[1]: 3, 842 Morro Solar is notable for being a site of the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos between Peruvian and Chilean forces in 1881.[2] Notable landmarks include an astronomical observatory and a monument to an unknown soldier.[3] Its geological formations are rich in silver which is being extracted by several mining companies.
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Morro Solar | |
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![]() Antennas above Chorrillos | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 251 m (823 ft) |
Coordinates | 12°10.92′S 77°01.55′W |
Geography | |
Location | Lima Region, Peru |
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