Tunanmarca facts for kids
The ruins of a storage building at Tunanmarka
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 Location in Peru
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| Alternative name | Tunan Marca, Siquillapucara |
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| Location | Peru, Junín Region, Jauja Province |
| Coordinates | 11°43′12.2″S 75°35′54.9″W / 11.720056°S 75.598583°W |
Tunanmarca, also known as Tunan Marca or Siquillapucara, is an amazing ancient place in Peru. It's like a giant puzzle of old buildings and ruins. You can find it in the Junín Region, specifically in the Jauja Province, within the Tunan Marca District.
This special site was officially recognized as a National Cultural Heritage on November 9, 2000. This means it's a very important historical place that the country wants to protect and preserve for everyone to learn from.
Discovering Tunanmarca
Tunanmarca is an archaeological site. This means it's a place where scientists called archaeologists dig up and study old things. They learn about people who lived there a long, long time ago.
The ruins at Tunanmarca tell us stories about ancient cultures in Peru. It's like a giant history book written in stone.
A Special Coin
Imagine finding a piece of history in your pocket! On November 26, 2013, the Central Reserve Bank of Peru made a special coin. It was a 1 Nuevo Sol coin, which is a type of money in Peru.
This coin featured pictures of the old buildings from Tunanmarca. It also had the words 1 NUEVO SOL TUNANMARCA S. XIII - XVI d.c. engraved on it. The "S. XIII - XVI d.c." part means the site was important between the 13th and 16th centuries.
This coin was part of a cool series called the Wealth and Pride of Peru Series. It was a way to celebrate Peru's rich history and amazing ancient places like Tunanmarca.
See also
In Spanish: Tunanmarca para niños
