Waraqu Urqu Explained

Waraqu Urqu
Location:Peru, Ayacucho Region
Region:Andes
Area:2 ha[1]
Height:38520NaN0
Cultures:Chanka

Waraqu Urqu (Quechua waraqu cactus, urqu mountain, "cactus mountain", also spelled Waraju Orqo, Waraqo Orqo) is an archaeological site in the Ayacucho Region in Peru. The Chanka site lies in the La Mar Province, in the west of the Anco District, near Sacha Raqay (Sacharajay, Sacharaccay). It is situated at a height of about 38520NaN0.[1] [2]

Southeast of Sacha Raqay there is a mountain named Wanaku Urqu (Quechua wanaku guanaco, "guanaco mountain", hispanicized Huanaco Orjo). It lies at .[3]

References

  1. Frank Meddens, Cirilo Vivanco Pomacanchari, The Chanca Confederation; Political Myth and Archeological Reality, Xama 15-18, 2002-2005: 73-99, Mendoza, Argentina, ISSN 0327-1250, p. 79
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the La Mar Province (Ayacucho Region)
  3. Web site: Cerro Huanaco Orjo. . IGN, Peru. March 29, 2015.

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