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Auquin Punta

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Height
  
3,932 m (12,900 ft)

Region
  
Andes

Location
  
Peru, Huánuco Region, Huamalíes Province

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, 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 3,932 m (12,900 ft) above the village of Carhuapata (Qarwapata).

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Auquin Punta Wikipedia