Markahirka facts for kids
Main chullpa in Markahirka, 2013.
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| Alternative name | Marcajirca |
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| Location | Peru, Ancash Region, Huari Province |
| Coordinates | 9°22′14.65″S 77°7′47.50″W / 9.3707361°S 77.1298611°W |
| Area | 13 ha |
| Height | 3,580 metres (11,745 ft) |
Markahirka or Marka Hirka (Quechua marka village, Ancash Quechua hirka mountain, "village mountain", Hispanicized spellings Marca Jirca, Marcajirca) is an archaeological site with cave paintings and stone tombs (chullpa) on a mountain of the same name in Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, in the districts of Cajay and Masin. It is situated at a height of 3,580 metres (11,745 ft). Markahirka is also a good viewpoint with views into the Puchka valley (Puchca) and to the towns of Huari (Wari) and Huachis (Wachis).
See also
In Spanish: Marcajirca para niños
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