Waraqu Urqu

Also known as: Waraqo Orqo

Waraqu Urqu (Quechua waraqu cactus, urqu mountain, "cactus mountain", also spelled Waraju Orqo, Waraqo Orqo) is an archaeological site in the Ayacucho Region in Peru [1]. The Chanka site lies in the La Mar Province, in the west of the Anco District, near Sacha Raqay [1]. It is situated at a height of about 3,852 m [1].

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TypeArchaeological site
Period1000 - 1500 AD
CountryPeru
Coordinates13.0123° S, 73.9810° W

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