Kiswar, Ancash

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Kiswar
Location Peru, Ancash Region, Yungay Province

Kiswar (Quechua for buddleja incana , Hispanicized Quishuar) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Ancash Region, Yungay Province, in the south of the Yanama District. [1]

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References

  1. "Restos arqueológicos de Quishuar". mincetur. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.