Puntay Urqu
Puntay Urqu (Quechua) is a mountain and an archaeological site in Peru located in the Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province, Carhuanca District. It lies between the villages Hanan Raymi (Rayme Alto) and Urpaypukyu (Urpaypuquio).[2] Puntay Urqu is situated at a height of about 3,267 metres (10,719 ft).[1] The place is also visited as a viewpoint.
| Puntay Urqu | |
|---|---|
  Puntay Urqu Peru | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,267 m (10,719 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 13°45′59″S 73°48′08″W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Quechua |
| Geography | |
| Location | Peru, Ayacucho Region, Vilcas Huamán Province |
| Parent range | Andes |
References
- "Monumento arqueológico de Puntay Urqu". mincetur. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
- "Carhuanca". FIPROVIL. Agapito Ramirez Soto. Retrieved April 6, 2014.
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