 Interactive map of Intiyuq K'uchu | |
| Alternative name | Pintasqa Wayq'u |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru |
| Region | Cusco Region,Calca Province |
| Height | 3,800 metres (12,467 ft) |
Intiyuq K'uchu (orPintasqa Wayq'u) is anarchaeological site inPeru withrock paintings. It is located in theCusco Region,Calca Province,Lamay District.[1] Intiyuq K'uchu is situated at a height of about 3,800 metres (12,467 ft).[1]
Intiyuq K'uchu is aQuechuan name that means ""a corner with (a) sun".Inti means sun;-yuq is asuffix that denotes ownership;k'uchu means "corner".[2] It is alternately spelledIntiyoqk'uchu.
Pintasqa Wayq'u (orPintasqawayq'o) means "painted valley":Pintay ("to paint") is a borrowing fromSpanishpintar;wayq'u/wayq'o means "valley".
Pintasqa Wayq'u (hispanicized asPintashuayc) is also the name of the mountain at13°20′37″S71°55′53″W / 13.34361°S 71.93139°W /-13.34361; -71.93139, at the right bank of theWillkanuta River.[3]
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