Antabamba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antabamba
Antapampa
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Town
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 Antabamba
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Apurímac Region |
| Province | Antabamba Province |
| District | Antabamba District |
| Elevation | 3,636 m (11,929 ft) |
| Website | http://antabamba.com/ |
Antabamba is a town located in southern Peru. Its name comes from the Quechua language. Anta means "copper" and pampa means "plain," so Antabamba means "copper plain."
This town is the capital of the Antabamba Province, which is part of the Apurímac Region. It is known as the birthplace of Juan de Espinosa Medrano, a famous writer from the 16th century. He was also known as "El Lunarejo."
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Discovering Antabamba
Antabamba is a place rich in natural resources. It has many valuable minerals hidden in its mountains.
Minerals and Resources
You can find gold, silver, copper, and iron in Antabamba. These minerals are very important.
Challenges in Mining
Even though there are many minerals, it's hard to get them out. The area is very mountainous. Also, there are not many roads. This makes it difficult to transport the minerals.
Famous People from Antabamba
Juan de Espinosa Medrano, "El Lunarejo," was born here. He was a very important essayist. An essayist is a writer who writes short pieces about different topics.
"El Lunarejo" and His Work
He lived during a time called the "Spanish Golden Era." This was a period when Spanish art and literature were at their best. Even from a remote place like Antabamba, he wrote amazing works. His writings impressed many people in his time.
See also
In Spanish: Antabamba para niños
