Antaqucha (Lima)

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Antaqucha (Quechua anta copper, qucha lake, "copper lake", Hispanicized spelling Antacocha) is a lake in Peru located in the Lima Region, Huarochirí Province, Huachupampa District. It is situated at a height of approximately 4,480 m (14, 700 ft). Antaqucha is notable for its dam, dating back to the pre-Inca period. The dam is 60 m (66 yd) long, 10 m (33 ft) high and 5 m (5.5 yd) wide.

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