Urpish

Urpish
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Urpish is a megalithic archaeological site in Peru's Huánuco Region, situated 3,474 meters above sea level in the Jircan District [1]. The site features massive rectangular stone structures reaching 6 to 8 meters in height, surrounded by an imposing wall towering 8 to 10 meters high [1]. Urpish contains notable petroglyphs depicting spiral figures and human faces carved onto stone walls [1].

TypeMegalithic structures
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates9.2831° S, 76.7333° W

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