Tarmatambo facts for kids
Ruins at Tarmatambo
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 Location in Peru
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| Location | Peru |
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| Region | Junín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°28′35″S 75°41′11″W / 11.47639°S 75.68639°W |
Tarmatambo is an amazing old place in Peru. It's an archaeological site, which means it's a place where people find ruins and objects from long ago. This helps us learn about ancient cultures.
Tarmatambo is located in the Junín Region of Peru. You can find it in the Tarma Province, in a part called the Tarma District. It's named after the community where it's found.
What Does Tarmatambo Mean?
The name Tarmatambo or Tarmatampu has an interesting meaning. It might come from "Tarma," which was the name of an old group of people.
The second part, "tampu," comes from the Quechua language. A tampu was like an inn or a resting place. These were often built along ancient roads, like those used by the Inca.
A Special Place in Peru
Tarmatambo is a very important historical site. Because of its value, it was officially named a National Cultural Heritage site. This happened on January 29, 2002.
Being a National Cultural Heritage site means it's protected by the country. It helps make sure that this ancient place and its history are preserved for everyone to learn from and enjoy.
