Mirq'imarka Explained

Mirq'imarka
Location:Peru, Puno Region, Moho Province
Region:Andes

Mirq'imarka (Aymara mirq'i old, broken, destroyed, marka village,[1] "old or destroyed village", Hispanicized and mixed spellings Merquemarca, Merke Marka, Merquemarka) is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Puno Region, Moho Province, Moho District.[2] The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of Peru by the National Institute of Culture.[2]

References

  1. Ludovico Bertonio, Aymara-Spanish dictionary (transcription)
  2. http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=5031 mincetur.gob.pe