Chamusco
Chamusco is a locality in Casma District, Casma Province, Ancash. Chamusco is situated nearby to the hamlet San Rafael, as well as near the village Mojeque.Places of Interest
Highlights include Chanquillo.
Chanquillo
Archaeological site
Photo: AgainErick, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chankillo is an ancient monumental complex in the Peruvian coastal desert, found in the Casma-Sechin basin in the Áncash Department of Peru. The ruins include the hilltop Chankillo fort, the nearby Thirteen Towers solar observatory, and residential and gathering areas. Chanquillo is situated 3 km south of Chamusco.
Chamusco
- Type: Locality
- Location: Casma District, Casma Province, Ancash, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-9.53899° or 9° 32′ 20″ southLongitude
-78.22819° or 78° 13′ 42″ westElevation
125 metres (410 feet)Open location code
6723FQ6C+CPGeoNames ID
11076592
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In Other Languages
“Chamusco” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Chamusco”
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