Urpish facts for kids
 Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru, Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province |
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| Region | Andes |
| Coordinates | 9°17′S 76°44′W / 9.283°S 76.733°W |
| Height | 3,474 m (11,398 ft) |
Urpish (Quechua) is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Jircan District. It is situated above the village of Urpish at a height of about 3,474 metres (11,398 ft). The site with 6 m (20 ft) to 8 m (26 ft) high rectangular stone structures is surrounded by an 8 m (26 ft) to 10 m (33 ft) high wall. Some of the stony walls are covered with petroglyphs showing spiral figures and human faces.
See also
In Spanish: Cruzpampa para niños
- Awqa Punta
- Miyu Pampa
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