Wiraqucha Pirqa facts for kids
 Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru |
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| Region | Huancavelica Region, Huaytara Province, Quito-Arma District |
| Coordinates | 13°31′51″S 75°20′44″W / 13.5307°S 75.3456°W |
| Height | 3,781 metres (12,405 ft) |
Wiraqucha Pirqa is an important archaeological site in Peru. An archaeological site is a place where people find old things from the past. These findings help us learn about how people lived long ago.
The name "Wiraqucha Pirqa" comes from the Quechua language. "Wiraqucha" can mean "mister" or "gentleman," and it's also the name of a very important god in ancient Andean beliefs. "Pirqa" means "wall."
This site is located in the Huancavelica Region of Peru. It is in the Huaytara Province, specifically in the Quito-Arma District. Wiraqucha Pirqa sits very high up, at about 3,781 metres (12,405 ft) above sea level.
At Wiraqucha Pirqa, you can find the remains of a small ancient town. There is also a special area called a "stone forest." This forest has many caves, and inside these caves, you can see amazing cave paintings. These paintings are like ancient art, showing us what life might have been like for the people who lived there a long time ago.
See also
- In Spanish: Wiraqucha Pirqa para niños
- Inka Wasi
