Shacsha

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Shacsha
Shaqsha, Huanchan, Huantsán Chico

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Ranrapalca (on the left), Huamashraju, Cashan, Shacsha (center) and Huantsán (on the right) as seen from the southwest
Highest point
Elevation 5,703 m (18,711 ft)
Coordinates 9°35′08″S77°22′08″W / 9.58556°S 77.36889°W / -9.58556; -77.36889 Coordinates: 9°35′08″S77°22′08″W / 9.58556°S 77.36889°W / -9.58556; -77.36889  
Geography
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Shacsha
Peru
Location Peru, Ancash Region
Parent range Andes, Cordillera Blanca

Shacsha, [1] [2] Shaqsha, [3] (possibly from Ancash Quechua for jingle bell / a typical dancer of the Ancash Region), [3] [4] Huantsán Chico [1] [3] or Huanchan [5] is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 5,703 metres (18,711 ft) high, [3] [2] (other sources cite a height of 5,632 metres (18,478 ft)). [1] [5] It is situated in the Ancash Region, Huaraz Province, Olleros District. Shacsha lies southwest of Huantsán, west of Uruashraju and southeast of the town of Huaraz. [1]

Ancash Quechua, or Huaylay, is a Quechua variety, spoken in the department of Ancash by approximately 1,000,000 people. Like Wanka Quechua, it belongs to Quechua I.

Jingle bell type of bell

A jingle bell or sleigh bell is a type of bell which produces a distinctive 'jingle' sound, especially in large numbers. They find use in many areas as a percussion instrument, including the classic sleigh bell sound and morris dancing. They are typically used as a cheaper alternative to small 'classic' bells.

Cordillera Blanca mountain range

The Cordillera Blanca is a mountain range in Peru that is part of the larger Andes range and extends for 200 kilometres (124 mi) between 8°08' and 9°58'S and 77°00' and 77°52'W, in a northwesterly direction. It includes several peaks over 6,000 metres (19,690 ft) high and 722 individual glaciers. The highest mountain in Peru, Huascarán, at 6,768 metres (22,205 ft) high, is located there.

A nearby small lake to the west is also named Shacsha [5] or Shacshacocha. [6]

See also

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Tullparaju mountain in Peru

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Quimarumi

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Alpenvereinskarte 0/3b. Cordillera Blanca Süd (Peru). 1:100 000. Oesterreichischer Alpenverein. 2005. ISBN   3-937530-05-3.
  2. 1 2 Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers. Andes. p. 87.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Ricker, John (1977). Yuraq Janka: A Guide to the Peruvian Andes. The Mountaineers Books. p. 114.
  4. ↑ Leonel Alexander Menacho López, Yachakuqkunapa Shimi Qullqa, Anqash Qhichwa Shimichaw (Ministerio de Educación), Wordbook Ancash Quechua-Spanish
  5. 1 2 3 Peru 1:100 000, Recuay (20-i). IGN (Instituto Geográfico Nacional - Perú).
  6. ↑ bp.blogspot.com Sketchmap of the area


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