Machu Pirqa facts for kids
| Location | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Amazonas Region, Chachapoyas Province, Magdalena District |
| Height | 1,900 metres (6,234 ft) |
Machu Pirqa (Quechua machu old, old person, pirqa wall, "old wall", hispanicized spelling Machupirca) is an archaeological site of the Chachapoyas culture in Peru. It is located in the Amazonas Region, Chachapoyas Province, Magdalena District. Machu Pirqa is situated at a height of about 1,900 metres (6,234 ft) on the left bank of the river Kuntichaka (Condechaca), an affluent of the Utcubamba River.
See also
In Spanish: Machupirca para niños
- Purum Llaqta
- Quchapampa
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