Awkimarka (Apurímac) facts for kids
For the archaeological site in the Huánuco Region, Peru, see Awkimarka (Huánuco).
 Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru |
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| Region | Apurímac Region, Andahuaylas Province |
| Coordinates | 14°04′56″S 73°33′06″W / 14.08222°S 73.55167°W |
Awkimarka (Quechua awki prince / a mythical figure of the Andean culture / grandfather, marka village, Hispanicized spelling Auquimarca) is an archaeological site in the Apurímac Region in Peru. It lies on a mountain of the same name which reaches a height of about 4,000 metres (13,123 ft). It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Andahuaylas Province, on the border of the districts of Pomacocha and Tumay Huaraca.
See also
In Spanish: Auquimarca (Apurímac) para niños
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