🧿 Chawaytiri

Peru · Americas · 13.39°S, 71.75°W

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Chawaytiri is an archaeological site with rock paintings in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Calca Province, Pisac District, near the village Chawaytiri. The principal section with paintings predominantly showing llamas is named Llamachayuq Qaqa or Chawaytiri. It lies on the slope of the mountain Muruwiksa (Moro-Wicsa, Morowiqsa, Morro Huicsa). The other sections are named Wamanwachana, Kawituyuq (Cahuituyoc), P'allqapata (Pallcapata), Musuqllaqta (Mosoqllaqta), Misaqaqa and Qaqa.

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CountryPeru
Continent / regionAmericas
Coordinates (approx.)13.39°S, 71.75°W · view on map

Chawaytiri is located in Peru, in Americas.

More archaeological sites in Peru

Acaray · Ahuila Gencha Machay · Amaru Marka Wasi · Ancon (archaeological site) · Ancón Necropolis · Anku · Asana, Peru · Aspero · Auga Punta · Auquilohuagra.

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