PeruA pre-Columbian settlement in Peru's Huánuco Region, Ambo Province, Tomay Kichwa District. The name derives from Quechua awki (prince/grandfather) and marka (village). The site is notable for mysterious carved stone models measuring 40-50 cm that appear to represent architectural structures, though their date and purpose remain unknown. These enigmatic maquetas have drawn scholarly attention as possible ritual or planning objects from Peru's ancient highland cultures.
Awkimarka, Huánuco
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1000 - 1500 AD |
| Country | Peru |
| Coordinates | 10.0771° S, 76.2139° W |