Millka, Archaeological site in Sarhua District, Ayacucho Region, Peru.
Millka is an archaeological site located on a mountain peak northeast of Sarhua at approximately 3,500 meters in elevation. The site contains residential structures and field systems dating from pre-Columbian times.
The settlement dates to the Chanka period and served as a center for agricultural and social development in the highlands. Its structures demonstrate how this culture systematically used and shaped the mountain environment.
The name Millka comes from Aymara and Quechua languages, referring to spaces between furrows in cultivated fields. This name reflects how closely the settlement was tied to farming and the use of mountain terrain.
Visitors should prepare for high altitude and bring sturdy footwear and weather-resistant clothing. The isolated location and mountainous terrain require good physical fitness and endurance.
The well-preserved field markings reveal different crop systems designed for high-altitude agriculture. These markings provide insight into the ingenious farming methods that inhabitants developed to grow food in this harsh environment.
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