Llamachayuq

Also known as: Llamachayoq

Llamachayuq (Quechua llama llama, -cha, -yuq suffixes, "with a little llama (or llamas)", also spelled Llamachayoq) is an archaeological complex with petroglyphs in Peru [1]. It is located in the Apurímac Region, Andahuaylas Province, San Jerónimo District [1]. The site with images of llamas, vicuñas, felines, people and the sun lies near Lliwpa Pukyu (Lliupapuquio) at a height of 3,449 metres (11,316 ft) [1].

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TypePetroglyphs
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.6509° S, 73.3650° W

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