Muyu Urqu

Also known as: 穆尤奧爾科山

An archaeological site and prominent hill in the Cusco Region, Santiago District, Peru, on the right bank of the Watanay River [1]. The Quechua name translates to 'circle mountain' (muyu = circle, urqu = mountain) [1].

TypeSacred site
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.5423° S, 71.9564° W

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