Tarmatambo, Archaeological site in Tarma Province, Peru.
Description
Tarmatambo is an archaeological site in the Andes with structures from the Inca period spread across sloping hillsides. Rectangular and circular buildings are arranged in long rows, forming an extended settlement pattern.
History
The settlement was built between 1200 and 1450 AD as a halt along the extensive road network of the Inca. It served as a connection point between different regions of their empire.
Culture
The buildings and pottery found here reveal how the Inca organized their communities and everyday life. These remains show the construction methods and living patterns typical of settlements across their empire.
Practical
The site lies about 5 kilometers from the town of Tarma and is reached by the main road heading toward Jauja. Accommodations and supplies are available in Tarma before and after your visit.
Did you know?
The name blends a reference to the local Tarma people with the Quechua word tampu, meaning an inn along Inca routes. This combination shows how the place connected local communities with the empire's road network.
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