Machu Pirqa

Also known as: Machu pirca, Machupirca

Machu Pirqa is an archaeological site of the Chachapoyas culture in Peru [1]. It is located in the Amazonas Region, Chachapoyas Province, Magdalena District [1]. Machu Pirqa is situated at a height of about 1,900 metres on the left bank of the river Kuntichaka, an affluent of the Utcubamba River [1].

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TypeArchaeological site
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates6.3368° S, 77.9130° W

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