Ayacucho

Ayacucho is the capital city of Ayacucho Region and of Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Region, Peru.

During the Inca Empire and Viceroyalty of Peru periods the city was known by the name of Huamanga, and it continues to be the alternative name of the city.

The city's name was officially changed to Ayacucho after a major victory of the revolutionary army led by Bolívar's lieutenants against the royalists.