Auquin Punta | |
Location: | Peru, Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province |
Region: | Andes |
Height: | 3932m (12,900feet)[1] |
Auquin Punta (possibly from Quechua Awkin Punta, awki prince; a mythical figure of the Andean culture; grandfather, -n a suffix, local Quechua punta peak; ridge; first, before, in front of,[2] [3] Hispanicized spelling Auquin Punta) is an archaeological site with stone tombs (chullpa) in Peru located in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Jacas Grande District. It is situated at a height of about 3932m (12,900feet) above the village of Carhuapata (Qarwapata).[1]