Urpish

Urpish (Quechua) is an archaeological site in Peru located in the Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province, Jircan District.

It is situated above the village of Urpish at a height of about 3,474 metres (11,398 ft).

The site with 6 m (20 ft) to 8 m (26 ft) high rectangular stone structures is surrounded by an 8 m (26 ft) to 10 m (33 ft) high wall.

Some of the stony walls are covered with petroglyphs showing spiral figures and human faces.

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