Awkimarka (

Quechua Quechua may refer to: *Quechua people, several indigenous ethnic groups in South America, especially in Peru *Quechuan languages, a Native South American language family spoken primarily in the Andes, derived from a common ancestral language **So ...

''awki'' prince / a mythical figure of the

Andean The Andes, Andes Mountains or Andean Mountains (; ) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America. The range is long, wide (widest between 18°S – 20°S l ...

culture / grandfather, ''marka'' village, Hispanicized spelling ''Auquimarca'') is an archaeological site in the

Apurímac Region Apurímac is the name of: * Apurímac River, a river in the south-eastern parts of central Perú * Apurímac Region, a region in the south-eastern parts of central Perú *Three albums by the German new-age band Cusco: ** ''Apurimac'' (album) **'' A ...

Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...

. It lies on a mountain of the same name which reaches a height of about . It is situated in the

, Andahuaylas Province, on the border of the districts of Pomacocha and Tumay Huaraca. (in Spanish)escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Andahuaylas Province (Apurímac Region)

References

Archaeological sites in Peru Archaeological sites in Apurímac Region Mountains of Apurímac Region {{SouthAm-archaeology-stub