Aija, Peru
Town in Ancash, Peru
9°46′S 77°38′W / 9.767°S 77.633°W / -9.767; -77.633Aija is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Aija in the region Ancash, on the west side of the Cordillera Negra.[1]
The famous scientist Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo was born here.
In ancient times, the city was one of the centres of Recuay culture.[2]
Stone sculpture belonging to Recuay culture has been found at Aija. In fact, Recuay style stone carvings are known as Aija.[citation needed]
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9°46′S 77°38′W / 9.767°S 77.633°W / -9.767; -77.633
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