Cuchi Machay Explained

Khuchi Mach'ay
Location:Peru, Lima Region, Yauyos Province
Region:Andes

Cuchi Machay (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Khuchi Mach'ay or Khuchimach'ay, khuchi pig, mach'ay cave, "pig cave") is an archaeological site with rock paintings in Peru.[1] It is located in the Lima Region, Yauyos Province, Tanta District. Cuchi Machay was declared a National Cultural Heritage of Peru by Resolución Viceministerial No. 011-2013-VMPCIC-MC on February 7, 2013.[2]

Cuchi Machay lies near the lakes Mullucocha and La Escalera.[3]

Notes and References

  1. César Abad Pérez, Josué González Solórzano, Anderson Chamorro GarcíaApu Pariacaca y el Alto Cañete, Estudio de paisaje cultural, Programa Qhapaq Ñan, Campana 2006, Instituto Nacional de Cultura
  2. Sistema Peruano de Información Jurídica, Resolución Viceministerial No. 011-2013-VMPCIC-MC
  3. Web site: El "Santuario de Pariacaca". Cesár W. Astuahuamán Gonzales. July 18, 2014.

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