Tanqa Tanqa Explained

Tanqa Tanqa
Location:Peru, Puno Region
Region:Andes

Tanqa Tanqa (Aymara for beetle,[1] Hispanicized spelling Tanca Tanca, also Tanka Tanka) or Tanka Tanka (Aymara tanka hat or biretta, the reduplication indicates that there is a group of something, "many hats (or birettas)") is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Puno Region, Chucuito Province, Zepita District.[2] The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of Peru.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://de.scribd.com/doc/32427895/NOCIONES-BASICAS-DE-LENGUA-AYMARA scribd.com
  2. http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/TURISMO/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=450 mincetur.gob.pe