Qurimarka, Apurímac facts for kids
For the archaeological site in the Cusco Region, Peru, see Qurimarka, Cusco.
| Location | Peru, Apurímac Region, Cotabambas Province |
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Qurimarka is an interesting archaeological site located in Peru. An archaeological site is a place where people in the past lived or did things, and where we can still find clues about them today.
The name Qurimarka comes from the Quechua language. Quri means "gold," and marka can mean "village" or "storey" (like a floor in a building). So, Qurimarka might mean "gold village" or "gold storey."
This site is found in the Apurímac Region of Peru. Specifically, it is in the Abancay Province, within the Huanipaca District. Archaeologists study places like Qurimarka to learn more about ancient cultures and how people lived long ago.
See also
In Spanish: Qurimarca para niños
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