Awkimarka (Huánuco) Explained

Awkimarka
Map Type:Peru
Location:Peru
Region:Huánuco Region, Ambo Province

Awkimarka (Quechua awki prince / a mythical figure of the Andean culture / grandfather, marka village,[1] [2] Hispanicized spelling Auquimarca) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Huánuco Region, Ambo Province, Tomay Kichwa District.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Teofilo Laime Acopa, Diccionario Bilingüe, Iskay simipi yuyay k'ancha, Quechua – Castellano, Castellano – Quechua
  2. Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)
  3. http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=1885 mincetur.gob.pe