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Morro de Arica is a steep and tall hill located in Arica, Chile. Its heigth is 139 meters above sea level.
El Morro de Arica was the last bulwark of defence for the allied troops standing in the city of Arica. It was assaulted in June 7, 1880 by chilean troops in the last part of Campaņa de Tacna during the War of the Pacific. It was conquered in a short battle (its duration was supposed to be 55 minutes) were chilean infantry had to run up the hill facing 2000 allied men commanded by coronel Francisco Bolognesi. The assault was directed by coronel Pedro Lagos.