Miculla petroglyphs

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References

↑ Gauldie, Robin (1 October 2006). Peru. New Holland Publishers. p. 91. ISBN 978-1-84537-388-7 . Retrieved 16 July 2012.
1 2 Segreda, Ricardo; Newton, Paula; Minster, Crit (2009). V!VA Travel Guides: Peru. Viva Publishing Network. p. 165. ISBN 978-0-9791264-3-7 . Retrieved 16 July 2012.

Coordinates: 17°52′17″S70°05′48″W / 17.8713°S 70.0966°W / -17.8713; -70.0966

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[Gauldie2006-1] Gauldie, Robin (1 October 2006). Peru. New Holland Publishers. p. 91. ISBN 978-1-84537-388-7 . Retrieved 16 July 2012.

[SegredaNewton2009-2] 1 2 Segreda, Ricardo; Newton, Paula; Minster, Crit (2009). V!VA Travel Guides: Peru. Viva Publishing Network. p. 165. ISBN 978-0-9791264-3-7 . Retrieved 16 July 2012.