Awkimarka, Archaeological site in Tomay Kichwa District, Huanuco Region, Peru.
Awkimarka is an archaeological site in Huanuco's highland region featuring stone structures scattered across the mountainous terrain. The remains sit at about 4,000 meters elevation in the Andes and show buildings and constructions from pre-Columbian times.
The site dates to pre-Columbian times and reveals how ancient Andean peoples lived and built at this high elevation. The stone structures show the construction skills and organizational abilities of these early mountain communities.
The name comes from Quechua, blending 'Awki' (prince or grandfather) with 'marca' (settlement or village). You can still see how the stone structures were arranged to create a functioning community in this high mountain region.
Access is through rural roads connecting small communities in the region from nearby towns. Visitors should prepare for the high elevation and bring suitable gear for hiking in mountain terrain.
The settlement was carefully adapted to the harsh mountain environment, evident in how the buildings were arranged. Researchers study the layout to understand how people managed their resources in this difficult terrain.
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