Hatun Machay facts for kids
Sunrise in Hatun Machay.
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 Location in Peru
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| Location |  PeruAncash Region, Recuay Province |
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| Coordinates | 10°5′24″S 77°20′50″W / 10.09000°S 77.34722°W |
| Height | 4,200 metres (13,780 ft) |
Hatun Machay (possibly from Quechua hatun big, mach'ay cave) is a rock forest with archaeological remains in Peru. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage by Resolución Directoral No. 944/INC-2010 on May 7, 2010. Hatun Mach'ay is situated on the western side of the Cordillera Negra in the Ancash Region, Recuay Province, Pampas Chico District, at a height of about 4,200 metres (13,780 ft).
See also
In Spanish: Bosque de piedras de Hatun Machay para niños
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