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Awkimarka (Apurímac)

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Location
  
Peru

Region
  
Andahuaylas Province

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.

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Awkimarka (Apurímac) Wikipedia