Yuraq Mach'ay

Also known as: Yuracmachay

Yuraq Mach'ay (Quechua yuraq white, mach'ay cave, "white cave", Hispanicized spelling Yuracmachay) is an archaeological site with rock paintings in Peru [1]. It lies in the Pasco Region, Daniel Alcides Carrión Province, Chacayan District [1]. Yuraq Mach'ay is situated at a height of 3,991 metres on the slope of Pukara, north of the city of Cerro de Pasco [1].

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TypeRock art
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPeru
Coordinates10.4967° S, 76.4181° W

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